Ecclesiasticus, 33
29. But be not excessive toward any; and without discretion do nothing.
29. But be not excessive toward any; and without discretion do nothing.
Ecclesiastical 33 deals mainly on divine wisdom and how this wisdom is transmitted to humans. The chapter also highlights the importance of obedience and humility in relation to God. The following verses are related to the topics covered in ecclesiastical 33:
Proverbs 3:7 - "Do not be wise to your own eyes; fear to the Lord and depart from evil." This verse emphasizes the importance of not trusting in wisdom itself and having fear of God.
Proverbs 19:20 - "Hear the advice and receive the correction, that you may be wise in your future." This verse highlights the importance of listening to the advice and accepting the correction so that we can grow in wisdom.
Psalm 25:9 - "He will guide the meek in judgment and teach the meek his way." This verse highlights the importance of humility and meekness in relation to God, which will guide and teach those who have this spirit.
Isaiah 55:8-9 - "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor your ways my ways, says the LORD. For, just as heaven are higher than the earth, so are my ways the most High than your ways, and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. " This verse highlights the difference between divine wisdom and human wisdom, and the importance of trusting God's wisdom.
Proverbs 1:7 - "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom; the madmen despise wisdom and instruction." This verse emphasizes the importance of fear of God as a starting point for wisdom, and highlights the madness of those who despise wisdom and instruction.
“Sigamos o caminho que nos conduz a Deus.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
