2 Timothy 2:19

The foundation of God standeth sure, 

having this seal, 

The Lord knoweth them that are his. 

And, Let every one 

that nameth the name of Christ 

depart from iniquity.

2 Timothy 2:21

If a man therefore purge himself from these, 

he shall be a vessel unto honour, 

sanctified, and meet for the master's use, 

and prepared unto every good work.

2 Timothy 2:19

The foundation of God standeth sure, 

having this seal, 

The Lord knoweth them that are his. 

And, Let every one 

that nameth the name of Christ 

depart from iniquity.

2 Timothy 2:21

If a man therefore purge himself from these, 

he shall be a vessel unto honour, 

sanctified, and meet for the master's use, 

and prepared unto every good work.

Proverbs 2:1-10 summary 

Cry and ask for knowledge and understanding 

Seek and search as if treasures

Receive word and commands for wisdom

Apply understanding to heart

Then you will find:

Fear of the Lord

Knowledge of God

The Lord gives out of His own mouth

Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding 

Wisdom that enters the heart

The knowledge is pleasant to the soul

Proverbs 2:1-10 summary 

Cry and ask for knowledge and understanding 

Seek and search as if treasures

Receive word and commands for wisdom

Apply understanding to heart

Then you will find:

Fear of the Lord

Knowledge of God

The Lord gives out of His own mouth

Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding 

Wisdom that enters the heart

The knowledge is pleasant to the soul

Proverbs 1:28-33

Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer;

they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

For that they hated knowledge,

and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

They would none of my counsel:

they despised all my reproof.

Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way,

and be filled with their own devices.

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them,

and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely,

and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Proverbs 1:28-33

Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer;

they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

For that they hated knowledge,

and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

They would none of my counsel:

they despised all my reproof.

Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way,

and be filled with their own devices.

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them,

and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely,

and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Today's Meditation “I’ve appointed the Devil to tempt and to trouble My creatures in this life [St. Catherine of Siena reports that Our Lord said to her]. I’ve done this, not so that My creatures will be overcome, but so that they may overcome, proving their virtue and receiving from Me the glory of victory. And no one should fear any battle or temptation of the Devil that may come to him, because I’ve made My creatures strong, and I’ve given them strength of will, fortified in the Blood of My Son. Neither the Devil nor any other creature can control this free will, because it’s yours, given to you by Me. By your own choice, then, you hold it or let it go if you please. It’s a weapon, and if you place it in the hands of the Devil, it right away becomes a knife that he’ll use to stab and kill you. On the other hand, if you don’t place this knife that is your will into the hands of the Devil—that is, if you don’t consent to his temptations and harassments—you will never be injured by the guilt of sin in any temptation. Instead, you’ll actually be strengthened by the temptation, as long as you open the eyes of your mind to see My love, and to understand why I allowed you to be tempted: so you could develop virtue by having it proved. My love permits these temptations, for the Devil is weak. He can do nothing by himself unless I allow him. So I let him tempt you because I love you, not because I hate you. I want you to conquer, not to be conquered, and to come to a perfect knowledge of yourself and of Me.” —St. Catherine of Siena