Cristy Li

Do not store up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal but store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth or rust consume and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your heart is, there your heart will be also.
–Matthew 6:19-21 (NRSVCE) -Image Courtesy: Franciscan Friars

Right Attitude Toward Riches

Wakefulness over wealth wastes away one’s flesh
and anxiety about it drives away sleep.

Wakeful anxiety prevents slumber and a sever illness carries off sleep.

The rich person toils to make a meager living and if he ever rests he becomes needy.

One who loves gold will not be justified, one who pursues money will be led astray by it.

Many have come to ruin because of gold and their destruction has met them face-to-face.

It is a stumbling block to those who are avid for it and every fool will be taken captive by it.

Blessed is the rich person who is found blameless and who does not go after gold. Who is he,

that we may praise him? For he has done wonders among his people. Who has been tested by it

and been found perfect? Let it be for him a ground of boasting. Who has had the power to

transgress and did not transgress, to do evil and did not do it? His prosperity will be

established and the assembly will proclaim his acts of charity. –Sirach 31:1-11

Fear The Lord

The spirit of those who fear the Lord will live,
for their hope is in Him who saves them. (See also: Romans 6:23)

Those who fear the Lord will not be timid or play the coward, for He is their hope.

Happy is the soul that fears the Lord! To whom does he look? Who is his support?

The eyes of the Lord are on those who love Him, a mighty shield and strong support, a shelter

from scorching wind and a shade from noonday sun, a guard against stumbling

and a help against falling.

He (The Lord) lifts up the soul and makes the eyes sparkle;
He (The Lord) gives health, life and blessing. –Sirach 34:14-20

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