Do not weary in doing what is right. 2 Thes 3: 13
Second Thessalonians ends with an exhortation, a discourse that encourages, incites, or earnestly advises. St. Paul directs them to stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that they were taught by the apostles. Traditions like Mum Day give us an identity and our commitment to living out that identity witness to all our faithful membership. Are we living it or just giving it lip service? We are called to do the right and not be examples of sin.
A core value of Hoban is discipline. Do we give the example of a discipline person? Do we keep the environment of Hoban “orderly?” Are we ready to learn? Do we have the good habits of learning? Are we an example of respect? Do we embrace the habits and encourage growth and change?
The Catholic Catechism 1866 reminds us of the vices that we must avoid:
Vices can be classified according to the virtues they oppose, or also be linked to the capital sins which Christian experience has distinguished. They are called "capital" because they engender other sins, other vices. They are pride, avarice, envy, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth.
Let us be example of virtue not vice.
Lord we ask you to guide us through the path that only you know. We ask you to show us your light when we are surrounded by darkness. We ask you for the strength to work so that we earn what is given to us and not take service for granted. We ask that you help us to follow your laws and not become a custom to slothfulness. we ask this in your son Jesus' name. Amen
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ReplyDeleteI like how this scripture is basically telling me to "man up". It says if I dont work then I dont eat and that statement is very true. I still struggle with discipline every now and then, but i realize that i have to become a man and where i come from forces me to become a man alot faster.
ReplyDeleteI also like how this scripture is frank to begin with. It tells its people that they cannot just sit around and act unjust, for if they do, they will perish. Just as people today are all taught morals from the beginning, its all just a matter of actually living them out. Just as Jaleel said, we all have obstacles in our lives and temptations that can make these morals hard to follow. I truly feel like this scripture can hit hard with anyone.
ReplyDeleteThis Scripture is special to me.... Not only because it one of the few I can quote and I had to remember to win a frosty from Wendy's. After reading this scripture over and over again I found a meaning for it. "Never tire of doing what is right.”It first wasn't very simple to me as it seem but now I understand it.This is what drive me each day to have great Integrity and do what is right no matter what.
ReplyDeleteI like the meaning this group gave. Disciple and the Mum day example was a great way to example the scripture and to break it down.
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