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Theosis · English Bible
Wisdom

Wisdom 1

Old TestamentTheosis · English Bible

1Love righteousness, ye that be judges of the earth: think of the Lord with a good (heart,) and in simplicity of heart seek him. 2For he will be found of them that tempt him not; and sheweth himself unto such as do not distrust him. 3For froward thoughts separate from God: and his power, when it is tried, reproveth the unwise. 4For into a malicious soul wisdom shall not enter: nor dwell in the body that is subject unto sin. 5For the holy spirit of discipline will flee deceit, and remove from thoughts that are without understanding, and will not abide when unrighteousness cometh in. 6For wisdom is a loving spirit; and will not acquit a blasphemer of his words: for God is witness of his reins, and a true beholder of his heart, and a hearer of his tongue. 7For the Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: and that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the voice. 8Therefore he that speaketh unrighteous things cannot be hidden: neither shall vengeance, when it punisheth, pass by him. 9For inquisition shall be made into the counsels of the ungodly: and the sound of his words shall come unto the Lord for the manifestation of his wicked deeds. 10For the ear of jealousy heareth all things: and the noise of murmurings is not hid. 11Therefore beware of murmuring, which is unprofitable; and refrain your tongue from backbiting: for there is no word so secret, that shall go for nought: and the mouth that belieth slayeth the soul. 12Seek not death in the error of your life: and pull not upon yourselves destruction with the works of your hands. 13For God made not death: neither hath he pleasure in the destruction of the living. 14For he created all things, that they might have their being: and the generations of the world were healthful; and there is no poison of destruction in them, nor the kingdom of death upon the earth: 15(for righteousness is immortal:) 16but ungodly men with their works and words called it to them: for when they thought to have it their friend, they consumed to nought, and made a covenant with it, because they are worthy to take part with it.

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Wisdom 1:8

Antiochus of Palestine

Antiochus of Palestine7th century

Arguing and rudeness are shackled by the burden of wickedness. The one who engages in strife is akin to one who is filled with wrath. This is because they seek to undermine the truth, often swaying in their convictions, beset by the lure of authority. Therefore, let us be cautious, dear brothers, regarding Sacred Scripture, and let us strive to avoid being unrefined and contentious, lest it be proclaimed of us: We healed Babylon, but it was not healed (Jeremiah 51:9). Instead, let us heed the words of Isaiah: And if you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land (Isaiah 1:19). Thus, with humility and gentleness, let us protect ourselves. Following Sacred Scripture, let us submit to the clergy, who refrains from disputes. Therefore, a powerful safeguard for the soul is to act in accordance with God, to converse frequently with Him, and to minimize our words with others, while continuously reflecting on the final day. Let us not become like the Jewish priests, who consistently oppose God.