25th Sunday of the Year - B : Jealousy destroys love, humility brings good; My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; I know him and he follows me. The book of Wisdom provides instruction to continue to be religious despite persecution and many trials. There is a difference between the way believers and non-believers think and live: non-believers are disturbed by the way believers behave and live, and want believers to be tested and destroyed. Believers must show faith and remain silent in the face of intimidation and must remain confident in God. Stand firm and do not abandon the truth...