“When in doubt at least try to look intelligent.”
“If you can’t be kind then be vague.”
I came across those two quotes after searching for examples of “words to live by.” Those are okay, but Solomon does a little better. Here are some words from the Word you can live by— taken from Ecclesiastes 12.9-14.
GOD’S WORD IS WORTH THE EFFORT
“Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.”
Literal meaning of…
Pondered: weighed
Searched out: investigated
Set in order: made a straight path
LIVE BY GOD’S WORD & SHARE IT CAREFULLY
“The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.”
GOD’S WORD WAS DESIGNED WITH DIRECTION IN MIND
“The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.”
GOD’S WORD ARE THE ONLY WORDS YOU NEED TO LIVE BY
(excuse the poor grammar)
“My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.”
Don’t exhaust yourself looking for the answers you had the whole time. God made it simple and practical by compiling them into one handy collection.
GOD’S WORD IS EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY
“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
LIVE IN VIEW OF GOD’S JUDGEMENT
“For God will bring every deed into judgment, within every secret thing, whether good or evil.”
What words do you live by?
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