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“17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he” (Proverbs 14:17-21; NASB).
Work on these and you’ll be wise today:
Be peaceable. Those soon angry are foolish. Peacemakers are most like the Son. “They shall be called sons of God,” Jesus said.
Be inquisitive. Hungering and thirsting for righteousness is an acquired appetite. Work at it, because “the simple inherit folly.”
Be good. It may not seem so from the headlines, but the evil will some day “bow before the good.” In fact, “every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess” before the good God.
Be merciful. Know someone who needs a friend? Don’t ignore them—he that despises his neighbor sins.
Get Wisdom. And character will follow.
Jason Moore
