Who are the Wicked?

Today’s Reflection

In truth, each of us has the capacity to be wicked. Each of us has the capacity to turn on those we love, to seek what we desire regardless of how it affects others.

—Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes and Andrew Wilkes, Psalms for Black Lives: Reflections for the Work of Liberation (Upper Room Books, 2022)

Today’s Question

How does the Psalm suggest we combat our own tendency toward wickedness? How will you follow the Psalm’s advice today? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

Happy are thosewho do not follow the advice of the wickedor take the path that sinners treador sit in the seat of scoffers,but their delight is in the law of the Lord,and on his law they meditate day and night.

—Psalm 1:1–2 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

O God, hear our laments, our praises, and our questions. They come from our hearts, and we know that you tenderly care for each of them. Amen.