But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you as well. The Bible, Matthew 6:33 But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her. The Bible, Luke 10:42 kjv There are three essential priorities I want to … Continue reading “PRIORITIES”
PRINCIPLE
Faithfully faithful to every trust, Honestly honest in every deed, Righteously righteous and justly just: This is the whole of the good man’s creed. Author unknown Principle is ever my motto, not expediency. Benjamin Disraeli In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. Thomas Jefferson Moderation in … Continue reading “PRINCIPLE”
PRIESTS
The blessings promised us by Christ were not promised to those alone who were priests; woe unto the world, indeed, if all that deserved the name of virtue were shut up in a cloister. Héloise
PRIDE AND WHAT IT LEADS TO
The source of sin is pride. Augustine of Hippo Pride made the soul desert God, to whom it should cling as the source of life, and to imagine itself instead as the source of its own life. Augustine of Hippo Pride causes us to use our gifts as though they came from ourselves, not benefits … Continue reading “PRIDE
AND WHAT IT LEADS TO”
PRIDE AND ITS SOURCE
Pride comes from a deeply buried root – it comes from the devil himself. Where pride is fostered a person will be insincere, harsh, bitter, cutting, disdainful. F. Fénelon
PRIDE AND ITS CORRECTION
Pride is like a beard. It just keeps growing. The solution? Shave it every day. Author unknown When you become like a child, your pride will melt away and you will be like Christ himself in the stable at Bethlehem. Martin Luther Our pride must have winter weather to rot it. Samuel Rutherford
PRIDE, SPIRITUAL
Spiritual pride in its own nature is so secret, that it is not so well discerned by immediate intuition on the thing itself, as by the effects and fruits of it; some of which I would mention, together with the contrary fruits of pure Christian humility. Spiritual pride disposes to speak of other persons’ sins, … Continue reading “PRIDE,
SPIRITUAL”
PRIDE
See also: Humility; Ministers When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. The Bible, Proverbs 11:2 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. The Bible, Proverbs 16:18 kjv Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him. The … Continue reading “PRIDE”
PRESENT MOMENT, THE
If you abandon all restraint, carry your wishes to their furthest limits, open your heart boundlessly, there is not a single moment when you will not find all you could possibly desire. The present moment holds infinite riches beyond your wildest dreams. Jean-Pierre de Caussade
PRESENT, THE
Every man’s life lies within the present; for the past is spent and done with, and the future is uncertain. Marcus Aurelius Nothing is worth more than this day. Goeth There is only one time that is important – NOW! It is the most important time because it is the only time we have any … Continue reading “PRESENT,
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