Isaiah, 59
9. So, far away from us lies justice, and beyond reach is righteousness. We look for light but behold darkness; we long for brightness but walk in gloom.
9. So, far away from us lies justice, and beyond reach is righteousness. We look for light but behold darkness; we long for brightness but walk in gloom.
Isaiah 59 talks about the consequences of sin and the need for repentance to restore the relationship of the people with God. The chapter highlights how iniquity and injustice remove people from God and cause their wrath. However, the Lord still offers his arm to save and his spirit to transform. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Isaiah 59:
Psalm 51:3-4: "For I recognize my iniquity and I always have before me my sin. Against you, only against you, I have sinned and practiced what is evil to your eyes; so you are fair to pronounce the sentence And without disapproving you I get the punishment. " This Psalm of David reflects the spirit of repentance that is emphasized in Isaiah 59. David recognizes his iniquity and guilt, and cries to God for mercy and forgiveness.
Ezekiel 18:30-31: "Therefore, O nation of Israel, I will judge each of you according to your procedure. Repent! Go away from all your sins, so that sin does not lead them to ruin . " This verse of Ezekiel talks about the need for regret to avoid the ruin caused by sin. This reflects Isaiah's central message 59 on the importance of repentance to restore the relationship of the people with God.
Isaiah 1:16-17: "WASH, Purify yourself! Remove from my view the evil of your actions! Stop doing evil, learn to do good! Seek justice, end up with oppression. From the orphan, defend the cause of the widow. " This verse highlights the importance of justice and righteousness as an expression of true faith in God. This is related to the theme of Isaiah 59 on the need to abandon iniquity and injustice to restore relationship with God.
Proverbs 28:13: "He who hides his sins does not prosper, but who confesses and abandons them finds mercy." This verse highlights the importance of confessing and abandoning sins to find God's mercy. This is related to the theme of Isaiah 59 on the need for repentance to restore the relationship of the people with God.
1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all injustice." This verse highlights God's faithfulness and righteousness to forgive and purify those who confess their sins. This is related to the central message of Isaiah 59 on the need for repentance to restore the relationship of the people with God.
“Deus quer que as suas misérias sejam o trono da Sua misericórdia.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
