I can’t help but consider and write about some of the wisdom of the Bible, as explained in Fr. Mike’s talks in the Bible in a Year. In his Day 285 talk he is in the middle of the Book of Sirach. I didn’t know, but he explains, that the Book of Sirach is a father giving advice to his son on how to live in the world.
Fr. Mike offers comments on so many words of huge wisdom there. Every kid should read and discuss this book with his parents. It teaches so much. Some of the words I heard recently discussed:
Do not avert your eye from the needy (4:5)
When you gain a friend, gain him through testing and do not trust him hastily (6:7)
Do not give yourself to a woman so that she gains mastery over your strength. (9:2)
Never dine with another man’s wife. (9:9)
Do not make a display of your wisdom when you do work. (10:26)
Do not boast about wearing fine clothes. (11:4)
Do not find fault before you investigate; first consider, then reprove. (11:8)
Do not argue about a matter which does not concern you. (11:9)
Well, there is still so much more of this book to be read and reflected upon, but I especially like one question Fr. Mike posed today, which helps summarize our importance, and bring on humility:
“Who will be the last person to EVER say your name?”
For the vast majority of the human race, they will live and die, and be forgotten by humanity, forever. Only God will recall us through all eternity, which is why it is a good idea to get to know Him better.
It’s a good lesson to teach your kids, and remember.
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