5 Don’t rely on money to make you independent. 2 Don’t think you have to have everything you want, and then spend your energy trying to get it. 3 Don’t think that no one can exercise authority over you; if you do, the Lord is certain to punish you. 4 Don’t think that you can sin and get away with it; … [Read more…]
20 Take advantage of opportunities, but guard yourself against evil. Don’t underrate yourself. 21 Humility deserves honor and respect, but a low opinion of yourself leads to sin. 22 Do not let others have their way at your expense; do not bring on your own ruin by giving up your rights. 23 Never hesitate to speak out when the occasion[c] calls for it. … [Read more…]
11 Wisdom takes care of those who look for her; she raises them to greatness. 12 Loving her is loving life itself; rising early to look for her is pure joy. 13 Anyone who obtains Wisdom will be greatly honored. Wherever he goes, the Lord will bless him. 14 Wisdom’s servants are the servants of the Holy One, and the Lord loves … [Read more…]
30 Giving to the poor can make up for sin, just as water can put out a blazing fire. 31 Anyone who responds to others with acts of kindness is thinking of the future, because he will find help if he ever falls on hard times. 4 1 My child, don’t prevent the poor from making a living, or keep … [Read more…]
17 My child, be humble in everything you do, and people will appreciate it more than gifts.[a] 18 The greater you become, the more humble you should be; then the Lord will be pleased with you.[b] 20 The Lord’s power is great, and he is honored by those who are humble. 21 Don’t try to understand things that are too hard for … [Read more…]