Collect for Action against Evil

O God, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil,
greed and envy, status and pollution
and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life,
respecting the needs of the earth and each other:
grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure;
choosing actions which promote peace and love,
speaking out against injustice and exploitation,
that, when he comes again with power and great glory,
we may be made like him,
loving and vigiliant for all,
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.