bernardo69 (49)in #preach • 2 days agoPaul & 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 • 3 days agoSpirituality 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 • 5 days agoFaith & 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 • 6 days agoSpiritual 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 • 7 days agoSolomon, 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 • 8 days agoPaul 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 • 10 days agoTestimony 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 • 29 days 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 • last monthSpiritual 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 • last monthProphet 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 • last monthBible 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 • last monthThe 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…bernardo69 (49)in #someone • last monthJohn the Baptist about Jesus: Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me. John 1:15The Gospel of John begins in a very particular way. While the Gospel of Mark begins with the preaching of John the…bernardo69 (49)in #deeds • last monthFaithfulness in Psalm 111: The LORD'S deeds are spectacular. They should be studied by all who enjoy them. Psalm 111:2Psalm 111 is a hymn of praise to God's goodness and wisdom. The Lord is perfect and should be glorified for his works;…bernardo69 (49)in #words • last monthWords of the apostle Paul: Come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the LORD. 2 Corinthians 6:17With Paul's arrival in Athens and Corinth, the confrontation between the Christian faith and the paganism began to…bernardo69 (49)in #thought • last monthBible thought: The heart of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of the wise is in their heart. Ben Sira 21:26The master of wisdom Ben Sira, wrote in his famous sapiential book a series of teachings to compare the difference…bernardo69 (49)in #god • last monthMoses & the fear of God: Be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. Deuteronomy 6:12Deuteronomy recounts that Moses summoned all the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land and explained…bernardo69 (49)in #rulers • last monthJesus overcame oppression: You know that the rulers of the unbelievers lord it over them and their superiors act like tyrants over them. Matthew 20:25The Gospel of Matthew recounts that before Jesus began his triumphal entry into the holy city of Jerusalem, a woman…bernardo69 (49)in #eternal • last monthThe eternal life & Jesus: 'I've obeyed all these commandments,' the young man replied. 'What else must I do?' Matthew 19:20Eternal life has been, from time immemorial, one of the great mysteries of mankind. In fact, Alexander the Great…bernardo69 (49)in #growth • last monthSpiritual growth: Evil people will surely be punished, but the children of the godly will go free. Proverbs 11:21The Book of Proverbs is a sapiential book of the Bible that teaches sensible people many phrases for spiritual growth.…
