As a child in Sunday school, one of the most recurring stories every year was about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three men who had very firm convictions of faithfulness to God.
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As a child in Sunday school, one of the most recurring stories every year was about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three men who had very firm convictions of faithfulness to God.
“Make sure you always have your own money.” “Don’t take a bath when there’s a thunderstorm.” “Always wear clean underwear.” “Mind your manners.” “And always walk with your head held high.” “Be kind and love your sisters. After your father and I are gone, you will need each other!” “Soap is cheap. There’s no excuse for being dirty.”
In the context provided by Solomon in the book of Proverbs, the word fear does not mean fear as one feels when entering a dark and unknown place. In this instance, fear means respect, reverence, awe, admiration, submission, and obedience.
This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to give the Sunday sermon in my church, and I shared a little about the man with leprosy who was listening to the sermon on the mount.
Wisdom is a person’s ability to make accurate judgments based on knowledge and experience.
There is a passage in the book of Hosea that says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge”.
We all want to do well in life. I have not met anyone to this day who likes to fail or make mistakes.
By receiving wisdom and instruction or correction, we acquire knowledge and skills that enable us to make wise decisions and live according to the principles of our faith.
A proverb is a short sentence or phrase that teaches proper and moral conduct.
According to what Paul recommends to the Church, we should not pursue issues that are not eAs followers or disciples of Jesus, we are called to share the good news of salvation, especially to those who do not know it.ssential to the Church, but only those things that help the mutual growth and development of the Church.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)
