Job 31 Psalm 25:1-7 Proverbs 25:25 Luke 12:49-13:9 Daily Audio Bible Holy Scripture Verse Reading

Job makes a final declaration of his integrity, listing the ways he has lived righteously. He asserts that he has not lusted after women, acted deceitfully, committed adultery, or been unjust to his servants. Job emphasizes that he has cared for the poor and needy, not put his trust in wealth, and not rejoiced over his enemies' misfortunes. He challenges God to weigh him on honest scales and test his integrity. Job expresses his readiness to accept any punishment if he has done wrong and concludes by wishing for a written indictment to present his case before God.

Psalm 25:1-7
In You, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in You; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in You will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. Remember, Lord, Your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to Your love remember me, for You, Lord, are good.

Proverbs 25:25
Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

Luke 12:49-13:9
Jesus and Division (Luke 12:49-53)
Jesus speaks about the division His coming will cause. He declares that He has come to bring fire on the earth and wishes it were already kindled. Jesus explains that His presence will create division even among close family members, contrasting the peace He brings with the conflict resulting from differing responses to His message.

Interpreting the Times (Luke 12:54-59)
Jesus criticizes the crowd for their ability to interpret the weather but not the present time. He urges them to judge for themselves what is right and to reconcile with their adversary before being taken to court, warning of the consequences of failing to do so.

Repent or Perish (Luke 13:1-5)
Jesus addresses news of Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. He asks if these Galileans were worse sinners than others because they suffered this way and answers that they were not. Jesus emphasizes the need for repentance, stating that unless they repent, they too will perish.

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:6-9)
Jesus tells a parable about a fig tree planted in a vineyard that did not bear fruit for three years. The owner wanted to cut it down, but the gardener asked for one more year to dig around it and fertilize it. If it still did not bear fruit, then it would be cut down. This parable underscores the importance of repentance and the opportunity for redemption.