First Quarter Storm

"Then the priests and the prophets said to the leaders of the people: 'This man must die for he has spoken against the city as you have heard with your own ears!'

"Jeremiah replied, 'I have been sent by Yahweh to prophesy against his House and this city all that you have heard. Hence, reform your ways and your deeds and obey Yahweh your God that he may change his mind and not bring upon you the destruction he had intended. "As for me I am in your hands; do with me whatever you consider just and right. But know that I am innocent and if you take my life you commit a crime that is a curse on yourselves, on the city and the people. In truth it was Yahweh who sent me to say all that I said in your hearing.'

"Then the leaders, backed by the people, said to the priests and the prophets, 'This man does not deserve death; he spoke to us in the Name of Yahweh.'

"As for Jeremiah he was befriended by Ahikam, son of Shaphan, and was not handed over to those who wanted him put to death."

Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24

"Lord, grant me the grace to win my battle against my everyday sins."

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