God, if there is truth in what I utter it is of You and not my own.
Lord, from my heart there is pride to sunder—to you be the glory alone!
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)
"My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word...turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways." (Psalm 119:25, 37)
“James assumes an unbroken line of continuity between Israel and the obedient Christian life. His division does not fall between Judaism and Christianity but rather between true and false religion. True faith is demonstrated by obedience to the one will of God, by a faith commensurate with Father Abraham, by following faithfully the law of liberty, and waiting patiently for the coming reign of God in righteousness.”
"Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen." -Saint Augustine
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