hing from one end to the other mightily and arranging all things sweetly (Wisdom 8:1). As we read in Proverbs 16:16, "Acquire wisdom like gold." Indeed, only Christ is allowed to measure the city, distributing the gifts of grace to each of the faithful spiritually. As we read, He…

ek true riches, namely knowledge, so they will not be rejected. Let them buy gold for themselves, as Proverbs 16:16 says: "Get wisdom like gold, and knowledge like silver." If they can draw anything from the divine Scriptures, like the radiant light of wisdom, let them put it int…

ent than the others. Because, in the order of generation, man departs from evil on account of fear ( Prov. 16:16 ), before doing good works, and which result from the other gifts. Reply to Objection 2: In the words quoted from the Apostle, piety is not compared with all God's gif…