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Favorite Scriptures, Poems, & Quotes
In this first example, the Apostle Paul
concludes his letter to the Church at Phillipi
with a list of Christian duties. Here is
Philippians 4:8 --
"Brethren, whatever is true,
whatever is honest, whatever is just, whatever
is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good
report, if there is any virtue, if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these things.
"
The second example of a
code of conduct
is, of course,
"The Beatitudes"
from Matthew
5:3-11. There are nine beatitudes; each
pronounces a blessing upon those who have
certain characteristics:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
..
Blessed are those who mourn, for they
shall be comforted. Blessed are the
meek, for they shall inherit the earth...
Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they shall be
filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they
shall obtain mercy...Blessed are the
pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
shall be called sons of God.
..
Blessed
are those who are persecuted for
righteousness' sake, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
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