St. Raphael Parish

Chapter 22:1-29: What does give honor to life?
Verses 1-5: The Good Name: A good name, one’s honor is more important than wealth; gracious, benevolent attitude is preferred than silver and gold. Name signifies the whole person as created in the image of God; honor is to appreciate goodness or as image of God human being is called to reflect God’s compassion in all conduct. The disparity between rich and poor needs to be discussed within God’s will for the wellbeing of all his creation. All are equal in God’s eyes, who is creator; it is human greed that creates inequalities. A lover of wisdom knows what is abominable to the Lord and keeps oneself away from dark deeds. The foolish who follow folly are unwilling to listen to wisdom; they run into evil and pay for it with their lives. With ‘fear of the Lord’ comes humility, honor, true riches and a purpose driven life. The wicked pursue a tumultuous path in life; the wise know the boundaries that need to be kept, respected.
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