Sirach 15:11-20

Listen to Sirach 15:11-20

11 Don't say, "I fell away because of the Lord." What the Lord hates, he won't do.

12 Don't say, "The Lord made me go astray." He has no use for sinful people.

13 The Lord has hated every foul thing, and those who fear him have no love for such things.

14 He created humanity at the beginning, and he left them to the power of their choices.

15 If you choose to, you will keep the commandments, and keep faith out of goodwill.

16 He has put fire and water before you; you can stretch out your hand for whichever you choose.

17 Life and death are in front of human beings; and they will be granted whichever they please,

18 because the wisdom of the Lord is great; he's mighty in authority, he sees everything,

19 his eyes are upon those who fear him, and he knows every human action.

20 He doesn't command anyone to be ungodly, and he doesn't give anyone a license to sin.

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