Mark 9 : 38-40
John said to Him, “Master, we saw someone who drove out demons by calling upon Your Name, and we tried to forbid him because he does not belong to our group.”
Jesus answered, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My Name can soon after speak evil of Me. For whoever is not against us is for us.”
Psalm 118 : 165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175
Lovers of Your Law have found great peace; nothing can make them stumble, not even distress.
I obey Your precepts and Your decrees; my ways are always before You.
Let my lips overflow with praise, for You teach me Your decrees.
Let my tongue sing of Your good news, for all You say is true.
I long for Your salvation, o Lord; I delight in Your Law.
Long may I live to sing Your praise, may Your ordinances always be my help!
Sirach 4 : 12-22
Whoever loves her loves life. Those who rise early in the morning in search of her will be filled with joy. Whoever possesses her will have glory and wherever he goes blessings will follow. Those who serve her are ministers of the Holy One; those who love her are loved of the Lord. He who listens to her will have good judgment. He who obeys her will rest in safety.
Whoever trusts in her will possess her and his children after him will inherit her. For in the beginning she will lead him by rough paths, causing him to fear and be terrified; she will plague him with her discipline until she can count on him; and she will put him to the test by her demands.
Then she will lead him on a level path, give him joy and reveal her secrets to him. But if he wanders from the path, she will abandon him and allow him to be lost.
In every situation weigh the pros and cons and avoid evil. A wrong kind of shame could harm you. There is a shame which leads to sin and there is a shame which merits praise and respect. Do not act against your better self to win favour from others. Do not let this kind of shame lead you into sin.
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