PSALMS
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Psalms 72 and 73
Psalms 72: 18 – 20
We are taught to bless GOD in CHRIST, for all he has done for us by HIM.

David is earnest in prayer for the fulfilment of this prophecy and promise. It is sad to think how empty the earth is of the glory of GOD, how little service and honour He has from a world to which He is so bountiful. May we, like David, submit to CHRIST’s authority, and partake of His righteousness and peace. May we bless Him for the wonders of redeeming love. May we spend our days, and end our lives, praying for the spread of His gospel.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Deuteronomy 19: 1 – 21
Deuteronomy 19: 21
Thine eye shall not pity. 

The principle stated is that punishment of crime should be commensurate with the offence, but not excessive. Leniency toward those who harm the innocent and unprotected encourages evil and violence in the land. The New Testament does not abrogate that principle for governing society, but it does forbid the law of retaliation in personal relationships.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Romans 10: 18 – 11: 4
Romans 11: 1
Hath GOD cast away His people?
Paul now explains that GOD’s rejection of Israel is only partial and temporary, Israel only partial and temporary, Israel will eventually accept GOD’s salvation in CHRIST.