Weekend Wisdom

[RedOctober]

Wisdom of Solomon 1

[6] For wisdom is a kindly spirit and
will not free a blasphemer from the guilt of his words;
because God is witness of his inmost feelings,
and a true observer of his heart, and a hearer of his tongue.
[7] Because the Spirit of the Lord has filled the world,
and that which holds all things together knows what is said;
[8] therefore no one who utters unrighteous things
will escape notice,
and justice, when it punishes, will not pass him by.
[9] For inquiry will be made into the counsels of an ungodly man,
and a report of his words will come to the Lord,
to convict him of his lawless deeds;

[RedOctober]

2 Maccabees 3

[23] Heliodorus went on with what had been decided.
[24] But when he arrived at the treasury with his bodyguard, then and there the Sovereign of spirits and of all authority caused so great a manifestation that all who had been so bold as to accompany him were astounded by the power of God, and became faint with terror.
[25] For there appeared to them a magnificently caparisoned horse, with a rider of frightening mien, and it rushed furiously at Heliodorus and struck at him with its front hoofs. Its rider was seen to have armor and weapons of gold.
[26] Two young men also appeared to him, remarkably strong, gloriously beautiful and splendidly dressed, who stood on each side of him and scourged him continuously, inflicting many blows on him.
[27] When he suddenly fell to the ground and deep darkness came over him, his men took him up and put him on a stretcher
[28] and carried him away, this man who had just entered the aforesaid treasury with a great retinue and all his bodyguard but was now unable to help himself; and they recognized clearly the sovereign power of God.
[29] While he lay prostrate, speechless because of the divine intervention and deprived of any hope of recovery,
[30] they praised the Lord who had acted marvelously for his own place. And the temple, which a little while before was full of fear and disturbance, was filled with joy and gladness, now that the Almighty Lord had appeared.

[RedOctober]

Judith 8

[24] "Now therefore, brethren, let us set an example to our brethren, for their lives depend upon us, and the sanctuary and the temple and the altar rest upon us.
[25] In spite of everything let us give thanks to the Lord our God, who is putting us to the test as he did our forefathers.

[RedOctober]

Ecclesiastes 9

[17]The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

[18] Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

[RedOctober]

Matthew 5

[10] "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[11] "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
[12] Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.

[RedOctober]

LPS 2

9. O, just are You Lord, and just are Your judgments! For both sides shall receive the reward of which they are worthy
10. Then will the righteous skip about like lambs in the fields, like calves playing away from the herd

[RedOctober]

David Yesseyvich Article 19

1 The Holy Spirit testifies that many will become indignant in their hearts over this proposition and will make it obscure for others.
2. And many will laugh at this proposition, and in mockery will falsely interpret it to others, boldly spitting on it.

[RedOctober]

2 Timothy

[22] So shun youthful passions and aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
[23] Have nothing to do with stupid, senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.
[24] And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to every one, an apt teacher, forbearing,
[25] correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth,
[26] and they may escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.

[RedOctober]

1 Peter 2

[9] But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

[10] Once you were no people but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy but now you have received mercy.

[RedOctober]

MGR 3:4:4

4. I only ask of all readers and listeners; Read this booklet of mine but do not nod your head at it, at what you see written in it; for it is better to give glory to the one supreme God.