A Book Of "Practical Wisdom"

In his Word, Jehovah tells us the best way to live. As our Creator, he knows our needs better than we do. And basic human needs-including the desire to find love, to be happy and to make a success of relationships-have remained the same. The Bible contains a wealth of "practical wisdom" that can help us to live meaningful lives. (Proverbs 2:7) Each section of this study aid contains a chapter showing how we can apply the Bible's wise counsel, but let us here consider just one example.

Have you ever noticed that people who nurse grudges and harbor resentment often end up hurting themselves? Resentment is a heavy burden to carry in life. When we nurture it, it consumes our thoughts, robs us of peace, and stifles our joy. Scientific studies suggest that harboring anger can increase our risk of heart disease and a host of other chronic illnesses. Long before such scientific studies, the Bible wisely said: "Let anger alone and leave rage." (Psalm 37:8) But how can we do that?

Next time: Conclusion of A Book Of "Practical Wisdom"

Draw Close To Jehovah, 2002