Verse and Voice 02/11/2021

February 11, 2021

Verse of the day

Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen.
1 John 4:20

Voice of the day

We create an environment where it is alright to hate, to steal, to cheat, and to lie if we dress it up with symbols of respectability, dignity, and love.

Whitney M. Young Jr., in "To Be Equal" (1964)

Prayer of the day

O God, you have made us in your own image. We ask that you take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts. We ask that you unite us in bonds of love and work through the struggles that separate us. May the Holy Spirit help us to serve you in harmony.
Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer