https://moralminute.com Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:42:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://moralminute.com/sirach-148-14/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:09:20 +0000 http://moralminute.com/?p=187 {14:8} The eye of the spiteful man is wicked, and he averts his face and despises his own soul.
{14:9} The eye of the greedy man is insatiable in his portion of iniquity. He will not be satisfied until he has consumed his own soul, withering it away.
{14:10} An evil eye is directed at evil things. And he will not be satisfied by bread; instead, he will be needy and grieving at his own table.
{14:11} Son, if you have anything, do good to yourself, and offer worthy oblations to God.
{14:12} Remember that death has not been delayed, and that the covenant of the grave has been revealed to you. For the covenant of this world will pass away in death.
{14:13} Do good to your friend before you die. And according to your ability, extend your hand and give to the poor.
{14:14} Do not cheat yourself out of a good day, and do not let the smallest good gift pass you by.

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