Do you intend to do right?

There might be plenty of opportunities throughout life to use wrong ways to the disadvantage of others, that are against the laws, standards and morals. One might for example not tell the truth and lie here and there. Another one might steel not only others' possessions, but possibly in a more subtle way also their time and other resources. Yet another one might be involved in corruption or other ways of unfair treatment. There is crime, war and violence. The question that God asks us is "Do you intend to do right?" And accordingly we are requested not to take advantage of one another, rather to do to others as we would like them to treat us. The Apostle says: We intend to do what is right not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of others. How about you? Let's pray: Lord, you know everything. You also look deep down into every person's heart and you know the intentions and motivations, you know our values and targets. Forgive where we are too much concerned about our own short term benefit alone, not considering the needs of others as we should. We admit that all too often we do not intend to do right. Thank you that in your mercy you offer new beginnings. May you fill us with your Holy Spirit so that we may act with integrity and live to your glory, to your honor and to your praise. Amen.