TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CHICAGO

Psalm 14​

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The fool[1] says in his heart,
   “There is no God.”
They are corrupt, their deeds are vile;
   there is no one who does good.

2 The Lord looks down from heaven
   on all mankind
to see if there are any who understand,
   any who seek God.
3 All have turned away, all have become corrupt;
   there is no one who does good,
   not even one.

4 Do all these evildoers know nothing?

They devour my people as though eating bread;
   they never call on the Lord.
5 But there they are, overwhelmed with dread,
   for God is present in the company of the righteous.
6 You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor,
   but the Lord is their refuge.

7 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!
   When the Lord restores his people,
   let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!

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Footnotes

1. Psalm 14:1 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Psalms denote one who is morally deficient.

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1 Timothy 1:12-17

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The Lord’s Grace to Paul

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12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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