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Estudio bíblico que nos hace abrir los ojos en menos de cinco minutos! Acceda a todos los episodios aquí.
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Augenöffnendes Bibelstudium in weniger als fünf Minuten! Alle Episoden finden Sie hier.
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¿Qué tiene que ver conmigo? por Teófila Gottfried
Lo que leemos en la Biblia tiene que ver con todos los seres humanos, sean cristianos o judíos, ateos o agnósticos, budistas, musulmanes o adherentes a alguna de las filosofías o nuevas religiones que surgen en el mundo. ¿Por qué? Ver mayor información sobre este interesante libro.
Scripture of The Day - St. John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Escritura del día - San Juan 14,6
Jesús le dijo: Yo soy el camino, y la verdad, y la vida; nadie viene al Padre, sino por mí.
Bibelstelle des Tages - Johannes 14,6
Jesus spricht zu ihm: Ich bin der Weg und die Wahrheit und das Leben; niemand kommt zum Vater, denn durch mich!
African Proverbs and Sayings: Wisdom For Life
There are vast differences in life styles and beliefs among various cultures and economic groups in every society. But, there are certain truths regarding life on earth that have always rang true. These truths continue to be offered from generation to generation in the form of proverbs and sayings.
I find it interesting to see how wisdom can be expressed in so many different ways in proverbs and sayings from around the world. One day while browsing in a bookstore, I came across a little book entitled, An Anthology of Black Folk Wit, Wisdom, and Sayings. The collection was put together by Vanessa Cross, an African-American writer. She brilliantly points out that the proverbs and sayings of a people not only offer wisdom, but also insight into life in their culture. She reminds that, "Though few New World black proverbs can be directly traced to their African origins, some of the cultural roots are obvious. For instance, in Jamaica there are no monkeys or tigers, but both these animals figure in many Jamaican sayings. These proverbs are obviously of African origin."
I've chosen from this book some of the African proverbs in which I find the best advice, warnings, counsel and wisdom for life.
Proverbs About Ambition
One who cannot pick up an ant and wants to pick up an elephant will some day see his folly (Liberia - Jabo).
If you want your eggs hatched, sit on them yourself (Haiti).
Sayings Regarding Contentment
Truly there are a lot of disturbed people walking around today and who literally become angry and envious against others who have less than they do, but have peace. The following African proverb is a message that many would do well to remember:
Being happy is better than being king (West Africa - Hausa).
Wisdom Concerning The Home and Family
The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people (West Africa - Ashanti).
Hopefully, many will realize that this proverb has always rang true whether speaking of a tiny, weak nation or of a super power like the United States.
Come see me and come live with me are two different things (Virgin Islands).
Actually, this proverb could be taken further to include the reminder that even living with someone isn't the same as living "in their shoes".
Proverbs on Pride, Vanity, Respect, Temptation, Wisdom and Truth
The drum makes a great fuss because it's empty (Trinidad).
When you go to a donkey's house, don't talk about ears (Jamaica).
The devil tempts, but doesn't force (Guyana).
Fortunately, some societies don't allow evil doers to escape punishment with "the devil made me do it" excuse.
Not to know is bad, not to want to know is worse (The Gambia).
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