The verses from the Bible that I feel have influenced my life most come from Proverbs and Matthew. Proverbs 19:17 says, “He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward him for what he has done.” This verse is reflected by my life in various ways. After I left my first monastery, people heard of the miracle that was performed by God that kept me from being poisoned. The masses came from far and wide to see me perform a miracle or bless their sick relative or anything to demonstrate God’s love and His life in me. Well, the majority of the people were very poor, so I decided it would be a gesture that God would like for me to build schools and living quarters for all the people. I built a total of thirteen monasteries in the valley near Enfide, where people came to learn and where their lives can be dedicated to God.
The other verse is Matthew 19:21. It says, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” This verse is reflected in my life because I followed this verse as closely as possible in my own life. When I became a monk, I gave up all of my possessions to dedicate my life to God’s work. I sold my possessions to live a Christocentric life.
4 comments:
Great blog, Matt. I am curious to know how you became a Christian and how your faith progressed, if any, throughout your life. Nice job, Hadley
It seems that you've lived a very good life. You ceter your life on doing God's work. That's great! One of themost important things in a relationship with Jesus is following His example.
Nice blog! You seem really close to God by being exuberantly dedicated! I also am curious about how you faith progressed.
What did you give up in order to become a monk? What 'possessions' did you have to give up?
That's very intriguing how God was watching over you that day! Thank him that he did!
I also want to know most importantly is why you are so famous today?
Exquisite Job!
(Alana Asay)
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