Lord of Heaven and Earth, who came not to be served but to serve, grant us willing hearts to do whatever is needful, that we would not abuse our privilege or authority but work as you do for the good of all, through you who dwells forever in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit. Amen.
“The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’s seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of other, but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them.” – Matthew 23:2-4