Reading: What does this say to us?

What Does  God Want of Us

Perhaps we should take a good look at the Scriptures to ask if this philosophical issue is directly addressed? I happen to think that it is. But, then I also believe the God exists and is intimately involved in how the world works. His will is what will make for a good life. Are we willing to follow his will? What exactly is it? The following excerpt from Isaiah gives me much to think about. How about you?  -RZ

Isaiah 58

6“Is not this the fast that I choose:
to loose the bonds of wickedness,
to undo the straps of the yoke,
to let the oppressed^b go free,
and to break every yoke?
7Is it not to share your bread with the hungry
and bring the homeless poor into your house;
when you see the naked, to cover him,
and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?
8Then shall your light break forth like the dawn,
and your healing shall spring up speedily;
your righteousness shall go before you;
the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.
9Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer;
you shall cry, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’
If you take away the yoke from your midst,
the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness,
10if you pour yourself out for the hungry
and satisfy the desire of the afflicted,
then shall your light rise in the darkness
and your gloom be as the noonday.
11And the LORD will guide you continually
and satisfy your desire in scorched places
and make your bones strong;
and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water,
whose waters do not fail.
12And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt;
you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
you shall be called the repairer of the breach,
the restorer of streets to dwell in.

Having read that, what sort of thoughts do you have regarding the ethical life of a disciple of Jesus?