St Chrysostom-Chapter 14 excerpt

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ebdesroches

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The below words are saying if I do rightly (virtuous) everyone will be attracted to us. The value to me is My gospel message would be heard!

St Chrysostom is known a golden tongue orator. His prose is near poetry many places

12. Since then we know the gain that arises from this earnestness, and the danger of indolence (for if our Lord be blasphemed because of us, that were far worse than our perdition), let us give none offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the Church of God. [ 1 Corinthians 10:32 ] And while the life which we present before them is brighter than the sun, yet if any one will speak evil of us, let us not grieve at being defamed, but only if we be defamed with justice.


For, on the one hand, if we live in wickedness, though there be none to speak ill of us, we shall be the most wretched of all men: on the other hand, if we apply ourselves to virtue, though the whole world speak evil of us, at that very time we shall be more enviable than any. And we shall draw on to follow us all who choose to be saved, for not the calumny of the wicked, but our good life, will draw their attention.


For indeed no trumpet is so clear as the proof that is given by our actions: neither is the light itself so transparent as a pure life, though our calumniators be beyond number.


I say, if all the above-mentioned qualities be ours; if we be meek and lowly and merciful; if we be pure, and peacemakers; if hearing reproach, we revile not again, but rather rejoice; then shall we attract all that observe us no less than the miracles do. And all will be kindly disposed towards us, though one be a wild beast, a demon, or what you will.
 

ebdesroches

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‘The below words are saying if I do rightly (virtuous) everyone will be attracted to us. The value to me is My gospel message would be heard!’

Sorry got it wrong. Those that are saved will be attracted
 

Eli1

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How we perceive things around us depends on what is in our hearts. Saint Paul teaches his disciples Titus that "To the pure all things are pure." When we have a pure and good heart, filled and nourished by the Spirit of God, we will see the goodness in others, we will see God's beauty all around us. Yet, when our hearts are defiled with the impurity of the world, when we allow our minds to be filled with the dirtiness of society, we will not have the perception to see God's beauty and goodness all around us. This is why it is important each day to consciously and intentionally fill our minds and hearts with "whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy." (Phil 4:8) Fill our minds and hearts with God's Presence so that we will see His wonders all around us.
 

ebdesroches

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How we perceive things around us depends on what is in our hearts. Saint Paul teaches his disciples Titus that "To the pure all things are pure." When we have a pure and good heart, filled and nourished by the Spirit of God, we will see the goodness in others, we will see God's beauty all around us. Yet, when our hearts are defiled with the impurity of the world, when we allow our minds to be filled with the dirtiness of society, we will not have the perception to see God's beauty and goodness all around us. This is why it is important each day to consciously and intentionally fill our minds and hearts with "whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy." (Phil 4:8) Fill our minds and hearts with God's Presence so that we will see His wonders all around us.
Very important to worship and adore, speak to the One we love as much ss possible, then nothing can disturb our peace.
 

Magenta

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1 Corinthians 10:32-33
Thank you for the inspiration :)