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Justice Precedes Answered Prayer
Commentators unanimously teach that God's promise to answer prayer, "Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer," is directly linked to how we treat others. True worship isn't just about religious rituals; it's demonstrated by ceasing oppression and acting justly. As John Calvin notes, God prefers mercy to sacrifice. Our vertical relationship with God is inseparable from our horizontal relationships with people.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 58:9
18th Century
Theologian
Then you shall call - The sense is, that if we go before God renouncing all our sins, and desirous of doing our duty, then we have a right t…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 58:9
19th Century
Bishop
Then you will call. —The words point to the secret of the prayer which is answered, in contrast to the formal worship tha…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 58:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 58:9
16th Century
Theologian
Then shalt thou call. Isaiah develops what he had previously begun: that everything will prosper well for the Jews if they are just, blame…
John Gill
On Isaiah 58:9
17th Century
Pastor
Then you shall call, and the Lord shall answer. A spirit of grace and supplication will be poured out upon the people of …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 58:3–12
17th Century
Minister
A fast is a day to afflict the soul; if it does not express true sorrow for sin, and does not promote the putting away of sin, it is not a fast. Th…