Jesus
told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently
and never quit. He said, "There was once a judge in some city who never
gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept
after him: 'My rights are being violated. Protect me!'
"He
never gave her the time of day. But after this went on and on he said to
himself, 'I care nothing what God thinks, even less what people think. But
because this widow won't quit badgering me, I'd better do something and see
that she gets justice—otherwise I'm going to end up beaten black-and-blue by
her pounding.'"
Then
the Master said, "Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is
saying? So what makes you think God
won't step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out
for help? Won't he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet. But how much of
that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he
returns?"
Luke 18 :1-8 {the Message}
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