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The wisdom of living life in the Kingdom of God and the foolishness of living apart from the knowledge of God. Seek wisdom but also apply God's wisdom. THE BLESSINGS OF WISDOM... Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,

the man who acquires understanding,

for she is more profitable than silver,

and her gain is better than fine gold.

She is more precious than rubies;

nothing you desire compares with her.

Long life is in her right hand;

in her left hand are riches and honor.

All her ways are pleasant,

and all her paths are peaceful.

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,

and those who lay hold of her are blessed.

The LORD founded the earth by wisdom

and established heavens by understanding.

By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open,

and the clouds dripped with dew.

My son, do not lose sight of this:

Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

They will be life to your soul

and adornment to your neck.

Then you will go on your way in safety,

and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

Do not fear sudden danger

or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

for the LORD will be your confidence

and will keep your foot from the snare.

Do not withhold good from the deserving

when it is within your power to act.

Do not tell your

neighbor to come back tomorrow and I will provide—

when you already have the means.

Do not devise evil against your neighbor,

for he trustfully dwells beside you.

Do not accuse a man without cause,

when he has done you no harm.

Do not envy a violent man

or choose any of his ways;

for the LORD detests the perverse,

but He is a friend to the upright.

The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked,

but He blesses the home of the righteous.

He mocks the mockers,

but gives grace to the humble.

The wise will inherit honor,

but fools are held up to shame. ( Proverbs 3:13-35) To live righteously is to conduct one's life in an upright manner and with moral standards that reflect our relationship with the Lord. As representatives of the kingdom of God in all that we do, we should mirror his ways. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. This is the path of wisdom, God's path for those who will listen and surrender to Him, the path is righteousness and mercy. He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor. ( Proverbs 21:21) What does the LORD require of you Except to act justly, and to love mercy [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion), And to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8) When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person. ( Ecclesiastes 12:13)