We find it easy to become bitter in life.   Yet, it can destroy the soul of the one harboring ill will.  In the book of Sirach Chapter  28 verses 1-2  1) The vengeful will suffer the Lord’s vengeance, for he remembers their sin in detail. 2)Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.

We all hold ourselves in high regard, and believe we are without sin and forgiven.  Yet, it is nescessary to take inventory of ones life.   It is manifest that we do, or we will be caught unaware when the Lord comes.   He will come.   His own will be those who kept vigil with him.   They persevered in friendship through prayer.    The living Christ is a person as we are.  We wait for a call or an invitation.   So does Jesus wait on us.  He will call us all by name.  In the same book, Sirach chapter 26 verses6-9

6)The fruit of  a tree shows the care it has had; so too does a man’s speech disclose the bent of his mind.

7)Praise no man before he speaks, for it is then that men are tested.

8)If you strive for justice you will attain it, and put it on like a splendid robe.

9)Birds nest with their own kind and fidelity comes to those who live by it.

In conclusion in the book of Sirach chapter 32 verses 23-24 and

23)Whatever you do, be on your guard, for in this way you will  keep the commandments.

24)He who keeps the law preserves himself; and he who trusts in the Lord shall not be put to shame.

Sirach Chapter 33 verses1-4

1)No evil can harm the man who fears the Lord;through trials again and again he is safe.

2)He who hates the law is without wisdom, and is tossed about like a boat in a storm.

3)The prudent man trusts in the word of the Lord, and the law is  depenable for him as a divine oracle

4)Prepare your words and you will be listened to; draw upon your training, and then give your answer.

 Chapter 34 Vereses 16-17

16)The eyes of the Lord are upon those who love him; he is their mighty shield and strong support, A shelter from the heat, a shade from the noonday sun, a guard against stumbling, a help against falling.

17)He buoys up the spirits, brings a sparkle to the eyes, gives health, and life, and blessing.

Blessed Be the Name of the Lord!