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Bible verse of the day 

Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Romans 13:10 NET

http://bible.com/107/rom.13.10.NET

What does “neighboring” mean, in a technical/theological way? 

Compare & relate:

Law of love

&

Law of liberty

Law as principle of reality or foundation of nature, as opposed to arbitrarily & violently imposed rules. 

“Do your neighbor no wrong” could be the summary of the whole Law!? 

I remember the (TV series) conversation between the kid Louie and his mother, in the car, about the (probable) nonexistence of GOD & the importance of morality (nonetheless)… 

Along with “love”, the other key words in Christian theology are live, believe & work. Match these 4 verbs with these 4 nouns – other, self, GOD & world – and you get an entire philosophy of being human! 

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But I am still not convinced about the ethicality of investing in the stock market, real estate, commodities, etc. through instruments like mutual funds… 

I want to be a good financial manager without succumbing to the hegemony of capitalism. Now that is a worthy challenge for someone who talks a lot about conviction! 

Prudence (selfish?) 

Vs. 

Wisdom (social responsibility) 

I think what is missing here might be a concrete community of mutual support – the Church! 

Bible verse of the day 

“The sovereign master says, “These people say they are loyal to me; they say wonderful things about me, but they are not really loyal to me. Their worship consists of nothing but man-made ritual.” 
Isaiah 29:13 NET

http://bible.com/107/isa.29.13.NET

The word-deed gap is actually a matter of the heart (moral-spiritual).  

How can it be bridged? 

How can one’s deepest desires & beliefs be shaped? 

Through a holistic education powered by faith and executed by the will. This must include the physical, intellectual & social dimensions of human existence.  

Religion includes “man-made ritual”, but is also MORE than this…… 

Bible verse of the day 

“But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.” 
Matthew 6:3‭-‬4 NET

http://bible.com/107/mat.6.3-4.NET

Check out the NET notes. 

But isn’t a secret reward an oxymoron?? 

Knowing (the good in) yourself is a great reward in itself! 🎁 

GOD ~ love

Secret ~ mystery