March 1.
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“The good conduct of just men sets them free.” Proverbs 11:6.
The just man is open and constat and therefore is always sure of himself.
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“It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:24.
Over-attachment to material things prevents growth and happiness.
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March 2.
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“The unjust people are held in chains by their own desires.” Proverbs 11:6
The unjust person is fickle, unreliable, easily led astray and thus always suspicious.
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“The first will be last and the last first.” Matthew 19:30.
In God’s plan, all are to be treated with fairness and justice.
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March 3.
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“The generous soul will prosper; he who waters will be watered.” Proverbs 11:25.
The generous person is aware of others, sensitive to their needs, and receives the same in return.
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“Why do you stand here all the day idle?” Matthew 20:6.
Jesus demands that each person so a fair share of the work.
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March 4.
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“He who loves discipline loves knowledge.” Proverbs 12:1.
Orderliness is the key to effectiveness in thought, speech and action.
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“Call the workers and pay them their wages.” Matthew 20:8.
At the end of life, your wage is the person you fashioned by your good deed.
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March 5.
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“Foolish is the man who refuses correction.” Proverbs 12:1.
The person wno cannot see the value of advice, criticism, and counsel from others is truly blind.
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“Anyone who wants to be great among you, must serve.” Matthew 20:26.
Service of others is the only lasting foundation for greatness.
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March 6.
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“A person is praised in proportion to his prudence.” Proverbs 12:8.
Prudence is the mind guiding the person step by step in action.
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“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” Matthew 20:28.
Jesus was the accepted leader of his people because he served them always.
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March 7.
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“When sudden fortune disappears, riches are gathered little by little.” Proverbs 13:11.
Personal effort is the best guarantee of true apprecation of achievement.
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“Behold, your king comes to you, humble, riding on a donkey.” Matthew 21:5.
The greatness of a person is seen from what he is, not from what he wears.
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March 8.
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“The words of gossip are tasty morsels” Proverbs 18:8.
Most often gossip is shriveled fruit of a mind atrophied by jealousy and envy.
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“Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?” Matthew 22:12.
The wedding garment is fashioned by the good deeds of daily life.
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March 9.
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“The first to plead is judged right; in comes the opponent and then the trial begins.” Proverbs 18:7.
Every action has two sides and no decision is valid until both sides are heard.
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“Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:21.
Whose image are you inscribing in your life by your actions?
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March 10.
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“There is a season for everything; a time for every occupation under the sun.” Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) 3:1.
Orderliness is the most basic aspect of success and must be learned from the cradle.
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“The greatest among you must be your servant.” Matthew 23:12.
True human dignity comes from what you make of yourself.
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March 11.
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“Man can see the unfolding of an event, but does not see the word of God.” Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) 3:11.
Foresight is good but no person can see the full scope of his actions.
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“Clean the inside of the dish first and then the outside can be clean as well.” Matthew 23:25.
A morally good life must begin with a true conscience.
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March 12.
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“God takes no pleasure in the extinction of the living.” Wisdom 1:13.
This aspect of God gives the Judeo-Christian faith the way of life the positive look.
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“Heaven and earth may pass away but my words will never pass away.” Matthew 24:36.
The message of Christ is as solid as the nature of man.
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March 13.
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“God made man to be imperishable.” Wisdom 2:23.
This sense of the fulness of life runs through the end of the Old Testament and the whole New Testament.
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“You have been faithful in little things, now I will trust you with greater.” Matthew 25:22.
Each small action of the day prepared for the big actions.
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March 14.
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“Selfishness which is the devil brought death into the world.” Wisdom 2:24.
Emptiness, frustration, lack of ambition find their cause first in one’s own myopic self-centeredness.
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“My father‘s house is a house of prayer.” Matthew 21:13.
Prayer is the expression of your daily life.
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March 15.
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“The souls of the just are in the hands of God.” Wisdom 3:1.
There is a sense of comfort and strength in knowing we are not totally on our own.
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“Many are called but few are chosen.” Matthew 21:13.
Opportunity is present for all but only cooperation brings success and happiness.
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March 16.
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“Those who trust in God will understand the truth.” Wisdom 3:9.
To see the full import of an action, which is truth, takes time and patience.
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“You must love the Lord your God totally and your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 23:37.
These two commandments are the whole law of Christ.
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March 17.
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“Those who are faithful to God will live with him in love.” Wisdom 3:9.
A persevering faith in and loyalty to self and others is essential to happiness and satisfaction.
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“Blind guides! You strain out the gnat and swallow the camel.” Matthew 23:24.
True leadership does not get upset in minor matters nor ignores major issues.
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March 18.
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“Understanding is a man‘s gray hairs and blameless life is ripe old age.” Wisdom 4:9.
Persistence over a lifetime is the key to all widsom and maturity.
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“The man who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Matthew 24:13.
Persistent pursuit of the goal is essential for any success.
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March 19.
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“If life is shared with wisdom, there is gladness and joy.” Wisdom 8:16.
More and more we see how multi-facted is the biblical wisdom.
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“Stay awake for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Matthew 25:13.
Each action of your life should be the action of your total self.
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March 20.
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“If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments.” Sirach (Ecclesiastes) 1:26.
Obedience means understanding the order and freely choosing to follow it.
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“Receive as your inheritance the kingdom prepared for you.” Matthew 25:34.
Success and happiness are the deserved reward of persistent effort.
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March 21.
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“A faithful friend is the essence of life and respect for God attracts such friends” Sirach 6:16.
Satisfying friendship can be built only on solid foundations.
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“As long as you did it to the least of my brothers, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40.
Christian love and service is shown to the people in your daily life.
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March 22.
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“One man keeps quiet, not knowing what to say; another keeps quiet knowing when to speak.” Sirach 20:6.
Creative silence is basic to any productive activity in life.
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“They gave him thirty pieces of silver.” Matthew 26:15.
The price of a slave - thus did Judas barter friendship and lose.
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March 23.
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“A hot tempered man provokes quarrels.” Sirach 28:8.
Heat generates heat and can become self-destructive.
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“The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41.
Good intentions must be brought to fullness by perseverance.
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March 24.
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“A good life lasts a certain number of days; a good reputation lasts forever.” Sirach 41:13.
People may forget when you lived but they won’t forget how you lived.
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“Those who live by the sword shall die by the sword.” Matthew 26:52.
Violence solves no problems but gives rise to new problems.
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March 25.
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“If you are ready to obey you shall eat the good things of earth.” Isaiah 1:19.
Keep the laws of nature and nature will give you abundance.
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“At that moment the cock crowed and Peter remembered what Jesus has said.” Matthew 26:74.
Self-confidence, misplaced, can easily become self-destruction.
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March 26.
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“Zion shall be redeemed by justice and those who repent by integrity” Isaiah 1:27.
Constancy, loyalty, sincerity, and loftiness of purpose assure satisfaction and peace.
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“Judas flung down the pieces of silver and went out and hanged himself.” Matthew 27:5.
Judas sinned, repented, despaired and destroyed himself.
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March 27.
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“They will hammer their swords into ploughshares and their spears into sickles.” Isaiah 2:4.
Killing and warfare must be replaced by planting and harvesting.
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“Simon, the Cyrenean, was drafted to help carry the cross.” Matthew 27:32.
Hidden under this seeming insult, was the greatest honor Simon ever received.
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March 28.
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“Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of Hosts: heaven and earth are filled with your glory.” Isaiah 6:3.
Holiness is wholeness, integrity, completeness - fulness for all to enjoy.
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“I was hungry...thirsty...naked...sick...in prison and you befriended me.” Matthew 25:35-36.
Every action of the day is the opportunity to be a true friend.
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March 29.
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“The Lord said: Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah 6:8.
The God of the Christians wants only free cooperation.
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“Wait here and watch with me.” Matthew 26:37.
Sorrow is made more bearable by the presence of a true friend.
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March 30.
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“A child is born to us: a son is given to us.” Isaiah 9:5.
The greatest evidence of the creative wisdom of God is the birth of man and his role in the world.
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“Friend, why have you come?” Matthew 26:50.
What is your purpose in approaching others - to help or hinder?
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March 31.
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“This child‘s name is: Wonder-Counselor, Mighty-God, Eternal-Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:5.
Wise counsel, the power to accomplish, peace in the family of man: these are the heritage.
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“Then all the disciples deserted and ran away.” Matthew 26:56.
Often the biggest problems in life must be faced alone.
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