bernardo69 (49)in #neighbor • 5 days agoLiving with wisdom: Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. Proverbs 3:29The Bible relates that the problem of evil began with humanity itself, with the sin of Adam and Eve as related in the…bernardo69 (49)in #sought • 6 days agoDevotion in the Bible: Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was very successful. 2 Chronicles 31:21The life of King Hezekiah was an example of devotion in the Bible, and of how sensible men are rewarded by God and by…bernardo69 (49)in #reflection • 8 days agoReflection of Solomon: I perceived that I would not possess wisdom unless God gave her to me so I appealed to the Lord and implored him. Wisdom 8:21In the Book of Wisdom, a sapiential book of the Bible, King Solomon, probably the most glorious ruler of the nation of…bernardo69 (49)in #light • 9 days agoJesus and Nicodemus: All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. John 3:20The encounter of Jesus with Nicodemus is recounted only in the Gospel of John. This mysterious meeting took place at…bernardo69 (49)in #jesus • 11 days agoThe gift of eternal life: 'You know neither me nor my Father,' Jesus answered. 'If you knew me, you would know my Father also' John 8:19The spiritual gift of eternal life is one of the deepest mystical insights in the doctrine of the Kingdom of God…bernardo69 (49)in #families • 13 days agoPaul against heresies: They are after money, and they upset whole families by teaching what they should not. Titus 1:11From the accounts in the Book of Acts (Acts 27), it is known that the apostle Paul visited the island of Crete during…bernardo69 (49)in #rely • 14 days agoWisdom for meditation: Do not rely on your wealth, or say, 'I have the power.' Ben Sira 5:1The Master of Wisdom Ben Sira, taught the practical sense of the most excellent science, and the sapiential book of…bernardo69 (49)in #delight • last monthSpiritual warning: Do not delight in the pleasures of the ungodly; remember, they will not die unpunished. Ben Sira 9:12There are things that lead to happiness and beatitude, and others that lead to destruction, chaos, and suffering.…bernardo69 (49)in #preach • last monthPaul & the church of Corinth: I am not to blame. From now on I am going to preach to the Gentiles. Acts 18:6Paul's missionary journeys were the beginning of the evangelization of the pagan world, and until that time, the…bernardo69 (49)in #good • last monthSpirituality of Jesus: Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Matthew 7:19In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus laid the foundations of Christian spirituality. But this spirituality, taught by the…bernardo69 (49)in #faith • last monthFaith & grace in Jesus: We know that we belong to God even though the whole world is under the rule of the Evil One. 1 John 5:19The apostle John, in his first epistle addressed to several churches in Asia Minor, wrote in this spiritual text about…bernardo69 (49)in #truth • last monthSpiritual truth: A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life. Proverbs 28:16The Book of Proverbs is a book dedicated to the study of wisdom, and so, with the study of the highest and most…bernardo69 (49)in #doctor • last monthSolomon, doctor of wisdom: Compared with her, all gold is but a few grains of sand, and beside her, silver is accounted as clay. Wisdom 7:9The Book of Wisdom is a book of the Old Testament attributed to King Solomon. Through the teachings contained in this…bernardo69 (49)in #baptism • last monthPaul and the baptism: You died with Christ. Now the forces of the universe don't have any power over you. Colossians 2:20The Epistle to the Colossians is considered one of the last epistles written by Paul, and the text is basically a…bernardo69 (49)in #son • last monthTestimony of Jesus: When anyone refuses to honor the Son, this is the same as refusing to honor the Father who sent him. John 5:23The testimony of Jesus about himself was something the divine teacher was very careful about; oppression in Jesus'…bernardo69 (49)in #decayed • 2 months agoWisdom of the apostle James: Your riches have decayed, and you clothes have been eaten by moths. James 5:2The apostle James was part of the Church of Jerusalem and an important epistle bearing his name is attributed to him.…bernardo69 (49)in #spiritual • 2 months agoSpiritual warning: To the senseless, education is fetters on the feet, like manacles on the right hand. Ben Sira 21:19The entire Bible teaches the importance of education, and the sapiential literature in particular. But from an ethical…bernardo69 (49)in #king • 2 months agoProphet Samuel & the monarchy: Here is the king you have chosen. You asked for him, and the LORD has granted your request. 1 Samuel 12:13In the Old Testament, the anointing of Saul as king of Israel by the prophet Samuel teaches that the monarchy as a…bernardo69 (49)in #respected • 2 months agoBible spirituality: A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person is headed for destruction. Proverbs 13:15The Book of Proverbs, with its famous wisdom, teaches that the ability to analyze problems is fundamental. And this is…bernardo69 (49)in #city • 2 months agoThe apostle Paul in Athens: They took him to the high council of the city. 'Come and tell us about this new teaching,' they said. Acts 17:19The Book of Acts relates that Paul was in Antioch along with his friend Barnabas, and there, moved by the holy spirit…
