True Wisdom Is Crying Aloud - TRUE WISDOM BENEFITS US

 Be content with what you have. The Bible gives this advice: "Do not wear yourself out  to gain wealth. . . .When you cast your eyes on it, it is not there, for it will surely sprout wings like an eagle and fly off into the sky." (Proverbs 23:4, 5) Material wealth is not guaranteed to last.  Yet, both rich and poor today are obsessed with making money.  This preoccupation often causes them to behave in a way that harms their reputation, their relationships, and even their health. (Proverbs 28:20; 1 Timothy 6:9, 10)  On the other hand, wisdom helps us to have a balanced view of money. Such a viewpoint protects us against greed ad leads us to contentment and happiness. -  ECCLESIASTES 7:12.

Think before you speak.  If not careful, we can cause great harm with our words.  The Bible states: "Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is a healing." (Proverbs 12:18) We preserve good relationships when we avoid gossiping about the faults of others.  ( Proverbs 20:19)  For our speech to heal rather than to hurt, we must fill our heart with knowledge from God's Word.(Luke 6:45) When we meditate on what the Bible says, our words can become like a "fountain of wisdom" that refreshes others. - PROVERBS 18:4. 

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