Wisdom and Success

Tradition and Wisdom
Teaching and Learning:
Superiority of Wisdom

Ecclesiastes 10:5-11

The Message

 ^5-7 Here's a piece of bad business I've seen on this earth, An error that can be blamed on whoever is in charge:
   Immaturity is given a place of prominence,
   While maturity is made to take a backseat.
   I've seen unproven upstarts riding in style,
   While experienced veterans are put out to pasture.
 ⁸ Caution: The trap you set might catch you.
   Warning: Your accomplice in crime might double-cross you.
 ⁹ Safety first: Quarrying stones is dangerous.
   Be alert: Felling trees is hazardous.
 ¹⁰ Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work;
   Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.
 ¹¹ If the snake bites before it's been charmed,
   What's the point in then sending for the charmer?

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For Reflection
Life happens!  Sometimes it is good and sometimes not. When something untoward happens, one will most likely look for someone to blame.  He or she may also manipulate the situation for revenge.  The message here is to hold your head when you think you have been wronged act with prudence. Retaliation serves neither the one wronged or the one who has wronged another.  End the spiral of revenge by offering peace and forgiveness.  Doing otherwise will provoke escalating conflict.

Pray
that you will love those who have wronged you.  Pray that they will see God's hand in yours.  Pray that you will work for peace, not revenge.  Pray that you will trust in God to restore you.