bernardo69 (49)in #wisest • 2 hours agoWisdom and Humility: Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim. Ecclesiastes 8:17The Book of Ecclesiastes begins by referring to its author as the son of David and King of Jerusalem; in other words…bernardo69 (49)in #insight • yesterdaySpiritual truth: A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised. Proverbs 12:8The sapiential books, such as the Book of Proverbs, Wisdom, and Ben Sira, are sacred texts deeply related to the…bernardo69 (49)in #saint • 2 days agoThe faith of Saint Peter: Everyone in Israel should then know for certain that God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ. Acts 2:36The Book of Acts was initially written as a continuation of the Gospel of Luke, and begins with the promise of the…bernardo69 (49)in #waters • 3 days agoFaith, wisdom & charity: So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 1 Corinthians 3:7The apostle Paul founded the Church of Corinth during his second missionary journey, where he preached for more than a…bernardo69 (49)in #know • 5 days agoJesus & the Samaritan woman: I know that the Messiah will come, and when he comes, he will tell us everything. John 4:25The encounter of Jesus with the Samaritan woman in Sychar, near Jacob's well, is one of the most emotional moments…bernardo69 (49)in #hearts • 6 days agoThe law & the fear of God: Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. Psalm 119:70Psalm 119 is a song dedicated to the praise of the law of Moses, and among other things, the hymn explains that God is…bernardo69 (49)in #unjust • 7 days agoSpiritual growth: The wealth of the unjust will dry up like a river, and crash like a loud clap of thunder in a storm. Ben Sira 40:13The sapiential books, and in particular the Book of Ben Sira, teach about the insecurity of riches. It is true that…bernardo69 (49)in #angels • 8 days agoMysteries of Jesus: They will be like the angels and will be God's children, because they have been raised to life. Luke 20:36The Gospel of Luke relates that after his triumphant entry into the holy city of Jerusalem, the Lord Jesus was tested…bernardo69 (49)in #father • 9 days agoJesus & the spiritual man: I will ask the Father, and he will give you another helper who will be with you forever. John 14:16The Gospel of John recounts that Jesus, during the Last Supper, spoke to the disciples about the coming of the spirit…bernardo69 (49)in #change • 10 days agoChristian spiritual change: Sin must no longer rule in your mortal bodies, so that you obey the desires of your natural self. Romans 6:12At the end of his third missionary journey, Paul likely decided to undertake an even longer journey, traveling to…bernardo69 (49)in #wealth • 11 days agoTrue spiritual wealth: Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 1 Timothy 6:18The Book of Acts relates how the apostle Paul met one of his most beloved disciples, Timothy, during his second…bernardo69 (49)in #day • 12 days agoProphecy of Jesus: If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. Luke 19:42The Gospel of Luke narrates some special events that happened in the life of Jesus during the time of his triumphal…bernardo69 (49)in #brothers • 13 days agoThe family of Jesus: Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you. Matthew 12:47The Gospel of Matthew recounts that during his preaching in Galilee, Jesus' family closely followed what the divine…bernardo69 (49)in #temper • 14 days agoSpiritual growth: Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32The Book of Proverbs is a sapiential book containing beautiful advice for living. King Solomon, who was likely the…bernardo69 (49)in #ways • 15 days agoSpiritual seeker: God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go. Proverbs 16:17The Book of Proverbs is a sapiential book dedicated to the education of those who are spiritual seekers and devotees…bernardo69 (49)in #authority • 16 days agoWisdom & life in the gospel: I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. John 10:18In the Gospel of John, some of Jesus' teachings about himself are directly related to the seven "I am" statements.…bernardo69 (49)in #know • 17 days agoSpiritual life with Jesus: And we know he lives in us because the Spirit he gave us lives in us. 1 John 3:24The epistles of the apostle John are very similar in their writing style to the gospel of the same apostle, except…bernardo69 (49)in #law • 18 days agoAbraham and the fear of God: He observed the law of the Most High and entered into a covenant with him. Ben Sira 44:20The Book of Ben Sira, due to its length and practical content, is perhaps the most important book of the sapiential…bernardo69 (49)in #prayer • 19 days agoThe prayer of Solomon: Then my works will be acceptable, and I shall judge your people justly. Wisdom 9:12The Bible tradition attributes the authorship of the Book of Wisdom to King Solomon, and this is a sapiential book…bernardo69 (49)in #idols • 20 days agoHosea against idolatry: With their silver and gold they make idols for themselves to their own destruction. Hosea 8:4The prophet Hosea was probably a contemporary of the prophet Amos, and he prophesied in the Kingdom of Israel before…
