Houses

About Houses

“Sed non solum locum Ecclesiae zelare debemus, sed hanc quoque interiorem in nobis domum Dei; ne sit domus negotiationis, aut spelunca latronum.”
— It is not only of space in the Church which we ought to be jealous, but also of the interior of the house of God in us, so that it might not become a house of merchandise, or a den of robbers.
“What is the purpose of houses? It is to protect us from the wind and cold of winter, the heat and rain of summer, and to keep out robbers and thieves. Once these ends have been secured, that is all. Whatever does not contribute to these ends should be eliminated.”
— Mozi, Mozi (5th century BC) Ch 20
“He who destroys houses destroys silver. He who destroys a house destroys gold.”
— Sumerian proverb, Collection XIX at , .
“Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including . . . housing.”
— Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 25.
“Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.”
— Jesus, Matthew 23:38, KJV
“Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”
— Proverbs 24:3-4 KJV

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