“The church, for the faithful servants of God who live in temperance, justice and love for God, is rightly called paradise, rich as it is with abundant graces and chaste delights. Even in tribulation, such a servant glories in his patience and is filled with great joy because the consolations of God gladden his soul in…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — SERMONS 12:34.65
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27The fear of the Lord is a fruitful garden, and covereth him above all glory.
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25Gold and silver make the foot stand sure: but counsel is esteemed above them both.
26Riches and strength lift up the heart: but the fear of the Lord is above them both: there is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek help.
— Sirach 40:27 —
28My son, lead not a beggar’s life; for better it is to die than to beg.
29The life of him that dependeth on another man’s table is not to be counted for a life; for he polluteth himself with other men’s meat: but a wise man well nurtured will beware thereof.