“He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands, lest they hold a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed and shuts his eyes from looking on evil, he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; his water will be sure.”

Isaiah 33:15-16 ESV

http://bible.com/59/isa.33.15-16.esv

All,

This stands out because Isaiah says, “who despises the gain of oppressions”. Is it possible to “gain” outside of God’s will? If we gain by oppression, does it honor God? At the same time, if a victim cries foul, is it really a foul or a sense of entitlement? Please pray that we and our friends ask Christ to show us His plan? Please pray for Doug’s group as it is forming.