John 10:10, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
Eccl. 7:1-26
- A good reputation is more valuable than costly per
- Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.
- Finishing is better than starting.
- Patience is better than pride.
- Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool.
- Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise.
- Accept the way God does things
- Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God.
- Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
- One wise person is stronger than ten leading citizens of a town!
- Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.
- Don’t eavesdrop on others, you may hear your servant curse you. For you know how often you yourself have cursed others.
Eccl 7:27-29
“This is my conclusion,” says the Teacher. “I discovered this after looking at the matter from every possible angle. Though I have searched repeatedly, I have not found what I was looking for. Only one out of a thousand men is virtuous, but not one woman! But I did find this: God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downward path.
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