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This legacy is not one of material wealth, but of spiritual and emotional inheritance. It is the intentional transfer of values, faith, and wisdom that provides a moral compass and a sense of identity for the next generation.
تثنية 6:6-7
وهذه الكلمات التي آمرك بها اليوم ستكون في قلبك. عليك أن تعلمهم بجد لأطفالك ، وتتحدث عنهم عندما تجلس في بيتك ، وعندما تمشي على الطريق ، وعندما تستلقي ، وعندما تقوم.
)ب(التفكير: This verse illuminates a core human need for coherence and belonging. A legacy of faith isn’t built in grand moments, but in the quiet, consistent rhythms of daily life. It is the integration of belief into being, so that our children absorb not just a set of rules, but a living, breathing worldview that provides security and meaning in a chaotic world.
مزمور 78:4
“We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.”
)ب(التفكير: We are story-formed creatures. Our sense of self is built upon the narratives we inherit and internalize. To pass on the story of God’s faithfulness is to give our children a narrative of hope, resilience, and divine presence. It anchors their identity not in fleeting successes, but in an enduring, redemptive story larger than their own.
2 تيموثاوس 1: 5
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.”
)ب(التفكير: Here we see the profound emotional power of modeled faith. This wasn’t just taught; it “dwelt” within them. True legacy is caught more than it is taught. Timothy’s faith was nurtured in an environment of genuine belief, creating an emotional and spiritual security that Paul could see and affirm. It is a testament to the quiet, powerful influence of a lived-out faith.
مزمور 145:4
"يثني جيل على أعمالك لآخر، ويعلن أعمالك العظيمة".
)ب(التفكير: This speaks to a fundamental human longing for continuity and purpose beyond our own lifespan. The act of “commending” and “declaring” is an act of profound love. It builds a bridge across time, assuring the next generation that they are part of a powerful and meaningful history, and that their lives, too, can have lasting significance.
الأمثال 13:22
"الرجل الصالح يترك ميراثا لأولاده، ولكن ثروة الخطيئة وضعت للصالحين".
)ب(التفكير: This verse, when viewed through a spiritual lens, transcends mere finances. The most durable inheritance is one of character, wisdom, and faith. A “good” life builds a storehouse of relational and spiritual capital that blesses generations to come, providing a foundation of emotional health and wisdom that no amount of money can purchase.
الأمثال 4:20-22
“My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.”
)ب(التفكير: The language here—”keep them within your heart”—is deeply psychological. Wisdom isn’t just intellectual assent; it is meant to be internalized until it becomes part of our very being. This internalized guidance becomes a source of “life” (purpose, direction) and “healing” (emotional and spiritual wholeness), a protective and restorative inner voice that we carry with us always.
The Legacy of Character and Righteousness
This legacy is about the integrity of our inner world. It is the invisible architecture of our soul—our name, our integrity, our humility—that creates a lasting and honorable memory.
الأمثال 22: 1
“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.”
)ب(التفكير: This strikes at the heart of our social and emotional well-being. A “good name” is the external echo of internal integrity. It represents trust, reliability, and honor. While riches can provide comfort, a legacy of character provides a deep, abiding sense of self-worth and communal respect that nourishes the soul in a way material wealth never can.
الأمثال 20:7
الصالحون الذين يسيرون في نزاهته مباركين أولاده من بعده.
)ب(التفكير: This speaks to the deep, resonant peace that integrity offers not just to our own souls, but to those we love most. A parent’s wholeness of character becomes the safe harbor in which a child’s heart can grow without fear. It is a gift of emotional and spiritual stability, a foundation of trust that says, “You are safe here,” which echoes long after we are gone.
مزمور 37:25-26
“I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing.”
)ب(التفكير: This is a reflection on the long-term emotional and spiritual security that comes from a life of righteousness and generosity. The legacy here isn’t just about avoiding destitution; it’s about creating a generational pattern of blessing and open-heartedness. A parent’s generosity shapes a child’s disposition toward the world, freeing them from a mindset of scarcity and fear.
الأمثال 10:7
“The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.”
)ب(التفكير: Memory is the soil in which legacy grows. This verse presents a stark choice. A life of righteousness creates memories that nourish, inspire, and bring joy to those who remain. In contrast, a life of wickedness leaves behind a legacy of pain and shame that festers and decays, a “rotting” memory that people feel an innate need to distance themselves from.
مزمور 112: 1-2
“Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments! His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.”
)ب(التفكير: This links a parent’s inner disposition—their delight and reverence for God—to the flourishing of their children. There is a profound connection between a parent’s inner peace and a child’s potential. When a parent is anchored in something transcendent and joyful, it creates an atmosphere of stability and confidence that empowers their children to be “mighty”—strong, resilient, and effective in their own lives.
ميخا 6:8
قال لك يا رجل ما هو خير. وماذا يطلب منك الرب إلا أن تفعل العدل وتحب الطيبة وتسير بتواضع مع إلهك.
)ب(التفكير: This is the blueprint for a legacy of beautiful character. It is not about grand achievements, but the posture of the heart in daily life. Justice, kindness, and humility are the three pillars of a life that leaves a mark of grace and honor on the world. To leave this behind is to leave a legacy of moral beauty that inspires others to live more fully and lovingly.
The Legacy of Love and Good Works
This is the tangible evidence of our faith and character. It’s the legacy of our actions—the love we show, the help we give, and the light we bring into darkness—which points others toward God.
يوحنا 13:35
"بهذا سيعلم كل الناس أنكم تلاميذي، إن كنتم تحبون بعضكم بعضا".
)ب(التفكير: Love is the ultimate apologetic, the most potent and undeniable legacy. This isn’t a sentimental love, but a practiced, sacrificial love that builds community and demonstrates a different way of being human. It creates a powerful sense of belonging and safety that is deeply attractive to a fractured world, leaving an indelible mark of Christ’s presence.
متى 5: 16
هكذا يضيء نورك أمام الآخرين حتى يروا أعمالكم الصالحة ويمنحوا أباكم في السماء.
)ب(التفكير: Our lives are meant to be a form of revelation. The legacy of “good works” is not about earning acclaim for ourselves, but about illuminating the character of God. When our actions are infused with grace and goodness, they provoke a sense of wonder and longing in others, directing their gaze upward. We become living signposts to the ultimate source of all goodness.
أفسس 2: 10
"لأننا صنعته، خلقنا في المسيح يسوع من أجل الأعمال الصالحة، التي أعدها الله مسبقًا، لكي نسير فيها".
)ب(التفكير: This reframes our entire existence. Our lives are not a series of random events, but a masterpiece crafted for a purpose. The “good works” we do are the unfolding of this divine artistry. To live out this calling is to find our deepest sense of meaning and fulfillment, and our legacy becomes the unique and beautiful contribution that only we could make to God’s grand design.
غلاطية 5: 22-23
لكن ثمرة الروح هي المحبة والفرح والسلام والصبر واللطف والخير والإخلاص واللطف وضبط النفس. ضد مثل هذه الأمور لا يوجد قانون".
)ب(التفكير: This is the internal harvest that becomes our external legacy. This “fruit” is the evidence of a life connected to its divine source. To leave a legacy of this fruit is to have been a person who brought peace into anxious spaces, joy into sorrowing hearts, and patience into frustrating situations. It is a legacy of emotional and spiritual health that blesses everyone we encounter.
العبرانيين 6:10
“For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.”
)ب(التفكير: This speaks to a deep human ache to be seen and for our efforts to matter. The assurance here is that no act of love is ever wasted or forgotten in the divine economy. This provides profound motivation to persevere in service, knowing that our legacy is being recorded not in the fleeting memory of man, but in the perfect and eternal memory of God.
1 يوحنا 3: 18
"أيها الأطفال الصغار، دعونا لا نحب بالكلمة أو الكلام، بل في الفعل والحق".
)ب(التفكير: This is a call for an authentic, embodied legacy. It confronts our tendency to settle for virtuous-sounding language without compassionate action. A legacy of “deed and truth” has weight and substance. It is a legacy that fed the hungry, comforted the grieving, and stood for justice. It is the only kind of love that feels real and trustworthy to a watching world.
The Eternal Legacy
This perspective lifts our eyes beyond the temporal. It frames our life’s work in the context of eternity, assuring us that what is done in faith for God has a permanence that outshines all earthly achievements.
2 تيموثاوس 4: 7-8
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”
)ب(التفكير: This is the powerful self-assessment of a life well-lived. Paul finds his ultimate peace not in what he built on earth, but in his faithfulness to his calling. It models a healthy and whole way to face our own mortality: with a sense of completion, integrity, and joyful anticipation. The legacy is one of endurance and unwavering focus on what truly matters.
رؤيا 14: 13
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ‘Blessed indeed,’ says the Spirit, ‘that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!’”
)ب(التفكير: This offers profound comfort to the grieving soul and purpose to the living. The idea that our “deeds follow” us is incredibly powerful. It means that the love, sacrifice, and service of our lives are not erased by death but are woven into our eternal identity. Our earthly legacy becomes our heavenly treasure.
دانيال 12:3
“And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.”
)ب(التفكير: This presents one of the most beautiful images of legacy. It suggests that the most enduring impact we can have is to positively influence the spiritual trajectory of another person. To help someone find “righteousness”—a right relationship with God and others—is to create a legacy that has eternal, stellar significance. It taps into our deepest desire to make a difference that truly lasts.
يوحنا 15:16
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide…”
)ب(التفكير: This verse addresses the human fear of futility. We are haunted by the thought that our life’s work will wither and vanish. Jesus’s promise is that the “fruit” of a life connected to him will “abide”—it will last. This gives us the emotional and spiritual courage to invest ourselves fully in our calling, trusting that our efforts will have an enduring, God-sustained legacy.
متى 25:21
“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’”
)ب(التفكير: This is the ultimate affirmation every human heart longs to hear. It frames our life not as a performance for human applause, but as a stewardship of the gifts we’ve been given. The final measure of our legacy is our faithfulness in the “little things.” This frees us from the anxiety of comparison and calls us to a simple, humble, and profound life of faithful service.
1 Corinthians 3:13-14
“…each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward.”
)ب(التفكير: This is a sobering and motivating image of our life’s construction. It forces the question: What am I building my life with? Are my efforts, my relationships, and my ambitions made of flammable, superficial materials, or of enduring substances like love, truth, and faith? Our true legacy is what remains after all ego and pretense have been burned away.
