I always liked this verse...now following it is a different matter...

I-Love...this Burberry Oversized python tote...So unassuming no one needs to know it is a designer purse. And since I dislike snakes the idea that a snake was used is a plus. (Peta im sorry I just really really do not like snakes.)

Now that we have that out of the way, I am not going to preach much today there are just two scriptural verses/reflections that I think are relevant for those of us who are quite confused about what it means to live a "good life" and also thinking about what the world is coming to. These are taken from the Bible and from St. Peter but it can apply to any denomination and anyone so read on and see how it can help you make a change in your life.

I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God,

to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,

holy and pleasing to God,

your spiritual worship.

Do not conform yourselves to this age

but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,

that you may discern what is the will of God,

what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Let love be sincere;

Hate what is evil; hold on to what is good;

Love one another with mutual affection;

Anticipate one another in showing honor.

Do not go slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.

Rejoice in hope,

Endure in affection,

Persevere in prayer,

Exercise hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

Rejoice with those who rejoice,

Weep with those who weep.

Have the same regard for one another;

do not be haughty but associate with the lowly;

do not be wise in your own estimation.

Do not repay anyone evil with evil;

be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.

Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good!

Jesus said to his disciples:

“Stop judging, that you may not be judged.

For as you judge, so will you be judged,

and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.

Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye,

but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye?

How can you say to your brother,

‘Let me remove that splinter from your eye,’

while the wooden beam is in your eye?

You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first;

then you will see clearly

to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye.”