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01 Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness.

Meaning:

The proverb “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” means that being clean is a sign of spiritual purity or goodness. The proverb is based on the idea that cleanliness, both ritual and actual, was fundamental to establishing and preserving holiness in the Israelite community. The proverb also implies that the practice of cleanliness is as good as worshipping or performing religious obligations. The proverb has been used in various contexts and stories to emphasize the importance of cleanliness.

Source:

The saying “cleanliness is next to godliness” isn’t directly from the Bible, but its concept aligns with biblical principles. In the Old Testament, Jewish ceremonial rituals emphasized both actual and spiritual purification. Practices like circumcision, handwashing, foot washing, bathing, and baptism were essential for maintaining holiness in the Israelite community. John Wesley, co-founder of Methodism, may have popularized the phrase in the 18th century, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in his sermons. He wrote in 1769 in a sermon entitled “On Dress” stated, “Slovenliness [untidy or unclean in appearance or habits] is no part of religion. Cleanliness is indeed next to Godliness” So, while not explicitly biblical, the idea reflects the connection between personal hygiene and spiritual purity.

In the Bible:

Leviticus and Numbers God gives rule after rule: Many of these emphasize the need for being ceremonially and physically clean. God was specific in His rules about personal hygiene, but He did so with a purpose.

For example, on strange sounding passage says to take the ashes of a red Heffer (which would have included the animal fat and ashes from the wood used to burn the Heffer) mix them with water and use the mixture on your body. If you know chemistry than you would know that fat, ashes and water mixed together make a soap. (see Numbers 19:1-10)

Over time the Jews became more concerned about outward purity (or the appearance thereof) then inner purity. This has even crept into Christianity as well. (see Mark 7:1-5, Matthew 23:1-7)

02 Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child

Meaning:

If children are not physically punished when they do wrong their personal development will suffer. “Spare the rod and spoil the child” is an old-fashioned saying that means that if you do not punish a child when they do something wrong, they will not learn what is right or their behavior will become worse.

Source:

The proverb "spare the rod and spoil the child" was emphasized by Ælfric of Eynsham, an English abbot who lived around 1000 AD. However, the phrase "Then spare the rod and spill the child" is first found in Samuel Butler's poem, Hudibras, published in the 1600s.

Hudibras is a vigorous satirical poem written by Samuel Butler (1613–1680). It was published in three parts between 1663 and 1678. The story is set during the Interregnum, around 1658–60, just before the restoration of Charles II as king in May 1660. The poem follows the adventures of Hudibras, a knight and colonel in the Parliamentary army, and his squire Ralpho, an Independent. Their escapades involve heated arguments, but interestingly, neither of them ever laughs or smiles throughout the over 11,000 lines of satiric verse.

“What med’cine else can cure the fits Of lovers when they lose their wits? Love is a boy by poets stil’d; Then spare the rod and spoil the child.” Hudibras, part 2, canto 1, lines 841-844

In the Bible:

Although commonly claimed to have come from the King James Version of the Bible, Book of Proverbs 13:24, it more likely came from Samuel Butler's poem.

03 Money is the Root of All Evil

Meaning:

The phrase “money is the root of all evil” means that the desire to obtain and amass money is the ultimate reason humans do evil things to one another. It implies that money is the source of all the problems and conflicts in the world. The phrase is often used to criticize the greed and corruption of people who value money more than anything else.

Source:

The proverb "money is the root of all evil" has its origin in the Bible, specifically 1 Timothy 6:10. The original version of the expression is actually "the love of money is the root of all evil".

In the Bible:

While we regularly misquote this verse, is it still very applicable for us today. Paul’s warning is very serious and one that we shouldn’t ignore. The love of money has cost people dearly. (see 1 Timothy 6:10) Note that Paul says “the love of money is the root of all evil”. Money itself is neutral, neither good or evil. It is the foibles of people that are greedy, overly attached to money, use money for bad purposes and/or have it take the place of God (an idol if you will) that creates the evil.

Beware of Possession Obsession —

Money Myth # 1: “More Stuff will make me happy.”

Money Myth # 2: “I deserve it, so I want it NOW!”

Money Myth # 3: “More money will end my worries.”

Money Fact # 1: If you don’t destroy it at the root level, your life will be continually attacked by the regrowth of greed.

Money Fact # 2: For many, the American dream to make more so you can buy more is like chasing after wind — you can never quite catch it.

Money Fact # 3: The problem of the myths is; no matter how much money you have, you are never satisfied. You’ll only want more, and it will soon destroy your life in one way or another.