Bible Society of South Africa

Epiphany: Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

First reading

15“Today I am giving you a choice between good and evil, between life and death. 16If you obey the commands of the LORD your God, which I give you today, if you love him, obey him, and keep all his laws, then you will prosper and become a nation of many people. The LORD your God will bless you in the land that you are about to occupy. 17But if you disobey and refuse to listen, and are led away to worship other gods, 18you will be destroyed — I warn you here and now. You will not live long in that land across the Jordan that you are about to occupy. 19I am now giving you the choice between life and death, between God's blessing and God's curse, and I call heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Choose life. 20Love the LORD your God, obey him and be faithful to him, and then you and your descendants will live long in the land that he promised to give your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

Deuteronomy 30:15-25GNBOpen in Bible reader

15If you want to, you can keep the Lord's commands. You can decide whether you will be loyal to him or not. 16He has placed fire and water before you; reach out and take whichever you want. 17You have a choice between life and death; you will get whichever you choose. 18The Lord's wisdom and power are great and he sees everything. 19He is aware of everything a person does, and he takes care of those who fear him. 20He has never commanded anyone to be wicked or given anyone permission to sin.

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 15:15-20GNBOpen in Bible reader
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