Good Sense For Today

Song: A Beautiful Life

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14-21

Here is some uncommon common sense from Solomon to help you through your day.

Keep working. The backslider has “his fill” in what has been done. He’s ready to retire. There is greater contentment in pressing on to perfection.

Watch your step. The naive believes the commercials. He follows the crowd. Don’t be overly-suspicious. But know where you’re going.

Don’t hurry. The wise man may miss some opportunities because of caution, but he also misses the pitfalls of those who rush on carelessly.

Don’t forget people. “A man of evil devices is hated.” You might make the sale or get the job done, but if you make everybody mad or someone loses his soul in the process what’s the point?

Be a continual learner. Those who are not curious, like the naive, “inherit folly.” But knowledge is the crown of the prudent.

Be good. It may not appear to pay today. But it’s the long-term benefits in which we’re interested. “The evil will bow down before the good.”

Look around. Your rich neighbors have plenty of friends. What about the family who lives in the disheveled house around the corner? They could use a friend. “Happy is he who is gracious to the poor.” It will do you some good as well as them.

People will look at you funny if you follow these recommendations for the day. Let ’em look.

Jason Moore