bernardo69 (48)in #judge • 14 hours agoGideon, judge of Israel: I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The LORD will rule over you. Judges 8:23The Book of Judges in the Bible recounts the extraordinary actions of Gideon, judge and leader of Israel during the…bernardo69 (48)in #prayer • 2 days agoThe prayer of Ezra: I am too ashamed and disgraced, my God, to lift up my face to you. Ezra 9:6The Book of Ezra initially formed a single work with the Book of Nehemiah, both works relate an important period in…bernardo69 (48)in #shield • 3 days agoGod is my shield: His eyes are on those who fear him, and he is aware of every human action. Ben Sira 15:19The Bible with its practical wisdom teaches men the correct path of life, the sapiential books such as the Book of Ben…bernardo69 (48)in #justice • 4 days agoJesus and the insufficiency of justice: Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. Luke 6:34Jesus, according to the gospel of Luke, when he pronounced the Sermon on the Mount, the synthesis and summary of the…bernardo69 (48)in #advice • 5 days agoBible advice for living: Wisdom exalts her children and helps those who seek her. Ben Sira 4:11The Bible read regularly illuminates man's reason with its wisdom, because good intentions are not enough and…bernardo69 (48)in #unity • 6 days agoChristian unity: There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called. Ephesians 4:4The unity of all Christians in the same spirit is at the beginning of the same faith in Jesus Christ, the Lord…bernardo69 (48)in #spirituality • 7 days agoThe true bible spirituality: In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. Psalm 119:14The Psalm 119 is a hymn dedicated to the study and praise of the law of Moses, and this song as a sapiential text…bernardo69 (48)in #heresy • 8 days agoThe heresy of idolatry: The people who live in Samaria fear for the calf-idol of Beth Aven. Hosea 10:5The true spirituality does not only consist of teaching the good path, the righteousness, but also announcing the…bernardo69 (48)in #mercy • 9 days agoJesus in the Old testament: But God does not withdraw his mercy, nor permit even one of his promises to fail. Ben Sira 47:22The sapiential books such as the Book of Ben Sira have great importance within the Christian teaching. The sapiential…bernardo69 (48)in #baptized • 10 days agoJesus said: John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:5One of the most mysterious teachings of Jesus about the Kingdom of Heaven is the teaching of the two baptisms, for…bernardo69 (48)in #enemies • 11 days agoJesus and his enemies: For they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. John 12:43The Gospel of John tells how was the last public speech of Jesus after his glorious entry into the city of Jerusalem.…bernardo69 (48)in #believers • 12 days agoThe early church: The believers had a common faith in Jesus as they met on Solomon's Porch. Acts 5:12The Book of Acts tells how the early church began. And the first thing that stands out in the texts is the life in…bernardo69 (48)in #servants • 13 days agoThe grace of Jesus: He makes us worthy to be the servants of his new agreement that comes from the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:6The Church of Corinth was one of the most beloved Christian communities for the Apostle Paul, because he was fortunate…bernardo69 (48)in #wise • 14 days agoWise proverb: It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to confront a fool caught in foolishness. Proverbs 17:12The love of wisdom is the most important treasure that a man can have, the sapiential books teach, because with this…bernardo69 (48)in #prophet • 15 days agoThe prophet Haggai and God: Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house. Haggai 1:9The Sacred Scriptures in the Book of Ezra relates that Cyrus the Great, king of the Persians and Medes, had conquered…bernardo69 (48)in #god • 16 days agoGod blesses the pure in heart: Just as the fat of the sacred offerings is set apart, so DAVID was chosen out of all Israel. Ben Sira 47:2The spiritual teacher Ben Sira intended to teach in his sapiential book how the eternal wisdom of God manifested with…bernardo69 (48)in #promise • 17 days agoThe promise of the Holy Spirit: I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the people of Israel. Ezekiel 39:29The Book of Ezekiel is a prophetic book of difficult interpretation, its spiritual visions resemble to a certain…bernardo69 (48)in #commandment • 18 days agoChristian spirituality: This is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another. 1 John 3:23The First Epistle of Saint John was probably a letter addressed to several churches in Asia, such as Antioch, which…bernardo69 (48)in #person • 19 days agoWorks of the flesh: Have nothing to do with a divisive person after you have warned him once or twice. Titus 3:10The Book of Acts relates that the apostle Paul was on the island of Crete during his trip to the city of Rome where he…bernardo69 (48)in #wrongdoings • 20 days agoThe importance of wisdom: Your wrongdoings have kept these away; your sins have deprived you of good. Jeremiah 5:25The Bible teaches that wisdom coexists with God from eternity and that through this wisdom God ordered all creation.…