The Priest and the Poor
This week, Meech and Teens discuss the expectations that Sirach sets for donations to the church and to those in need.
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Explore "sirach" with insightful episodes like "The Priest and the Poor", "Farm and Family", "Put Away Evil Acts: Part 2", "Put Away Evil Acts: Part 1" and "Instruction Brings Wisdom Part II" from podcasts like ""Sirach, Meech, and Teens", "Sirach, Meech, and Teens", "Sirach, Meech, and Teens", "Sirach, Meech, and Teens" and "Sirach, Meech, and Teens"" and more!
Episodes (44)
Farm and Family
This week, Meech and Teens discuss farming? Well a little, but more about enjoying hard work, friendships, and obedience.
Put Away Evil Acts: Part 2
This week, Meech and Teens discuss what Sirach means when he warns us that no sin will go unpunished and what it means to not to repeat yourself in prayer.
Put Away Evil Acts: Part 1
Meech and Teens discuss the relationship between staying away from evil and temptation.
Instruction Brings Wisdom Part II
This week, Meech and Teens discuss some of their favorite verses from Sirach, which focus on having a mentor. Listen through this quick episode to hear a special announcement at the end!
Instruction Brings Wisdom: Part I
In this episode, the team tackles the decision to be a life-long learner, the labor of self-control, and the rest we find in sharing our burdens with Christ.
Friendships
This week, Meech and Teens discuss the emotional boundaries in friendships, the difference between a mentor and a friend, and the expectations of a fruitful friendship.
Control the Tongue
Meech and Teens discuss Sirach’s advice on when to talk, when to be silent and when to seek advice.
God Is the Lord
Meech and Teens discuss the dangers of independency, the trouble with delaying repentance, and the phrase “I sinned, so what happened to me?"
Shame and Sin
This week, Meech and Teens discuss advice from Sirach on an alternative way to view temptation, the dangers and beauty of sorrow, and the effect of unfruitful loyalty.
Pursuit of Wisdom
This week, Meech and Teens discuss wisdom (yet again), but focus on how we are embraced by wisdom, the dangers of a YOLO mentality, and the ways in which Christ guides us during our journey.
Care of Poor and Needy
This week, Meech and Teens discuss the importance of the reason why we give, our responsibility to take care of others, and a double standard that we need to be careful of.
Keeping a Soft Heart
This quick episode discusses the dangers of having a hard heart and the effects of arrogance on repentance.
Wisdom at Work
This week, Meech and Teens discuss how to have drive without pride, how to challenge yourself without pushing your limits, and the difference between speculation and seeking knowledge.
Honoring Parents
This week, Meech and Teens discuss the importance of a spiritual father, the relationship of this section to the 10 commandments and to the marriage service, and the respect we must have for parental wisdom.
God’s Faithfulness and Mercy: Part 2
This week, Meech and Teens discuss the danger of walking two paths and how we should cultivate the fear of the Lord to motivate our repentance.
God’s Faithfulness and Mercy: Part 1
Meech and Teens discuss the added temptations when trying to turn your life towards Christ, what it means to truly cleave to God, and the importance of humility during this process.
Warnings to the Wise
This week, Meech and Teens discuss the wise advice from Sirach about justified anger, patience, the difference between wisdom and Godliness, and the importance or our commitment to Christ.
Fearing the Lord
This week, Meech and Teens discuss what fearing the Lord really means, and how to apply that to our everyday lives.
Wisdom Is From the Lord
Meech and Teens discuss the source of wisdom, the humility required to attain true wisdom, and the role of the Holy Spirit in this process.