2013/01/11

Psalm 77, 3-8


We have heard and known such great things,
as our fathers have described to us.
These things have not been hidden
from their sons in any generation:
declaring the praises of the Lord, and his virtues,
and the wonders that he has done.

And he has received testimony with Jacob,
and he has set a law within Israel.
Such great things, he has commanded our fathers,
so as to make these things known to their sons,
so that another generation
might know them, and so that the sons,
who will be born and who will grow up,
shall describe them to their sons.

So then, may they put their hope in God,
and may they not forget the works of God,
and may they seek his commandments.
May they not become like their fathers,
a perverse and exasperating generation:
a generation that does not straighten their heart
and whose spirit is not trustworthy with God.

2013/01/10

Luke 7,40




Jesus said to him in reply, "Simon, I have something to say to you." "Tell me, teacher," he said.

2013/01/07

James 3, 14-18


But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. Wisdom of this kind does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.