... , p. 40). An amusing story. But one which also reminds us of the importance of good manners. And apparently, there is a revival of interest in etiquette in this country at this time. Witness the wild success of Judith Martin, "Miss Manners." "Miss Manners" is that syndicated columnist and author of books on etiquette. Her books have been wildly and unexpectedly successful best-sellers. I love some of the titles: Common Courtesy, Guide to the Millennium, Guide to Exquisitely Correct Behavior, Painfully ...
... guidance and guidelines emanating from the religious community, it has become the role of mannerists to teach us "good character." Similarly, in her syndicated newspaper column, "Miss Manners," Judith Martin has attempted to present an overarching code of personal integrity and conduct. In both her columns and her books Martin conducts a type of remedial instruction for the American public in the subjects of honesty, kindness, compassion, attentiveness, and selflessness. Yet as insightful and sometimes ...
... love. Not romance, but an unfailing interest and care. It is basic to any worthwhile relationship. In my files, I have an old Miss Manners’ column from the newspaper. She was responding to a letter from a grandmother who was concerned that people were intimidated by her ... . 2. Quoted by C. Thomas Hilton, “Known By Our Friends,” The Clergy Journal, April, 1992, p. 14. 3. Judith Martin, “Energetic Grandma Needs to Change Focus,” Fort Myers News-Press, March 15, 1990. 4. Leonard Griffith, The Eternal ...
5:11–15 In this section, Paul draws a conclusion (note the “therefore,” Since, then [oun], in v. 11) to the previous discussion. He rejects the opponents’ physical criterion for assessing the legitimacy of his apostolic office and seeks instead to establish valid, internal criteria. 5:11 The conclusion begins in verse 11, the expression fear the Lord tying in with what Paul has said about the judgment seat of Christ in verse 10. Since he is well aware that all people must give an account of their actions ...
