The actions of the wise are easily definable
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Every minute of every day, you choose to be a wise person or a fool. Only you can make that decision. These 21 suggestions will help you judge yourself. I must confess that I don’t know of one day that I followed all of them.
Are you a wise person or are you a fool?
The Wise Person:
• holds his tongue when feeling hurt or angry.
• thinks before speaking
• dwells on the good in others at all times and in all circumstances.
• forgives others throughout the day.
• speaks positively of others at all times.
• never puts another person down, neither behind their back, nor to their face.
• compliments others.
• encourages and helps others.
• sacrifices his own will or desires for the pleasures of others.
• smiles often.
• obeys leaders, parents, teachers (authorities).
• listens to what others have to say.
• speaks kindly always.
• never plays a practical joke on someone, for fear that he may hurt another person’s feelings.
• gives all credit to God when he receives praise or rewards.
• does the RIGHT thing when faced with a tempting situation, no matter how difficult the situation.
• is not jealous of someone else who does well or receives praise.
• does not lie or cheat; is ALWAYS honest in EVERY word or deed.
• comforts others who are hurting.
• accepts correction and punishment with a humble servant’s heart and a repentive heart.
• is gentle and loving and STRONG in spirit!
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all things that may be desired are not to be compared to it!” (Proverbs 8:11)
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