Contemplative Bible Reading

Ezekiel 22:30a (New Living Translation)

I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land.

There is a wall of righteousness—a wall that separates right from wrong. That wall guards a land and safeguards a people.

It appears that the wall of righteousness can be built and maintained; it can also decay from neglect.

Persons build the wall of righteousness. A person says, “That isn’t right. We won’t do that.” Sometimes others sneer at such a person. Other things are easier to do. Other things are more profitable in the short term. The right thing is sometimes a pain to try.

Nevertheless, the wall of righteousness guards the land and the people. Sounds like it is worth the effort. Sounds like I need to say, “That isn’t right. We won’t do that,” more often.