Proverbs, 17
3. Just as silver is tested by fire, and gold is tested in the furnace, so also does the Lord test hearts.
3. Just as silver is tested by fire, and gold is tested in the furnace, so also does the Lord test hearts.
Proverbs 17 addresses various topics related to human relations, such as the importance of being prudent in our words, the negative influence of evil people in our lives, the need to forgive and reconcile with those who offend us, among others. The chapter also highlights the importance of being honest and fair in our actions and being patient and tolerant with those around us.
Ephesians 4:29: "Do not come out of your mouth, but only the good for the necessary edification, that it may be grace to those who hear it." This verse highlights the importance of using our words to build and encourage others instead of uttering obscene or destructive words.
Proverbs 22:24-25: "Do not be interior with the choleric man, nor accompany you with the Iracundo; so that you do not learn your paths, and take a bond to your soul." This verse highlights the negative influence that bad people can have in our lives and the importance of moving away from them so as not to be corrupted.
Matthew 6:14-15: "For if you forgive your offenses to men, your heavenly Father will forgive you to you; But but you do not forgive men to your offenses, nor will you forgive your offenses." This verse highlights the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in our relationships with others.
Proverbs 17:23: "The wicked accepts bribe in secret to pervert the paths of justice." This verse emphasizes the importance of acting honestly and justice in our actions, as opposed to bad people who accept bribe to pervert justice.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5: "Love is patient, it is benign; love does not burn in jealousy, does not ufan, do not teach itself, do not lead inconveniently, do not seek your interests, not exasperal, not resent of evil. " This verse highlights the importance of being patients and tolerant of those who surround us and act with love in our relationships.
“O demônio é forte com quem o teme, mas é fraco com quem o despreza.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
