"Only a virtuous people are capable of Freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."
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-Ben Franklin
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Wisdom and Virtue Lead to Honor
Proverbs
3:16 "Long life is in her [Wisdom's] right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor."
8:18 "Riches and honor are with me [Wisdom], enduring wealth and righteousness."
13:18 "Poverty and shame will come to one who neglects discipline, but one who complies with rebuke will be honored."
21:21 "One who pursues righteousness and loyalty finds life, righteousness, and honor."
22:4 "The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life."
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2 comments:
Jill,
This passage from the Word came to my mind as I read this:
1 Tim 1:8-10 But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane...and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching...
-Carolyn
Thank you, Carolyn, this is so appropriate.
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