Legacy

"... the memory of virtue is immortality because because it is known by both God and by men."

Wisdom 4:1, The Holy Bible, RSV, CE

"Give not thy soul to harlots in any point: lest thou destroy thyself and thy inheritance (legacy).”

Ecclesiasticus 9:6, The Holy Bible, DRV

“The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.”

Proverbs 10:7, The Holy Bible, RSV CE

“Moreover by the means of her [Wisdom] I shall have immortality: and shall leave behind me an everlasting memory to them that come after me.”

Wisdom 8:13, The Holy Bible, DRV

“She [Wisdom] reaches mightily from one end of the earth to the other, and she orders all things well.  I loved her and sought her from my youth, and I desired to take her for my bride, and I became enamored of her beauty.  She glorifies her noble birth by living with God, and the Lord of all loves her.  For she is an initiate in the knowledge of God, and an associate in his works.  If riches are a desirable possession in life, what is richer than wisdom who effects all things?  And if understanding is effective, who more than she is fashioner of what exists?  And if any one loves righteousness, her labors are virtues; for she teaches self-control and prudence, justice and courage; nothing in life is more profitable for men than these.”

Wisdom 8:1-7, The Holy Bible, RSV CE

“Be nothing solicitous; but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.  For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline, think on these things.  The things which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these do ye, and the God of peace shall be with you.

Philippians 4:6-9, The Holy Bible, DRV

“Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better then all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.”

Ecclesiasticus 30:15, The Holy Bible, DRV

“His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”

Matthew 25:21, The Holy Bible, DRV