Years ago a man was trying to instruct and teach his son about the ways of life in which the man was raised by. This man was trying so hard to ensure that his son would be taught and raised properly so the boy would grow up to be a responsible, respected and productive adult. The man was constantly talking to and teaching his son with nothing but love and concern in his voice;
Son, if anyone tries to entice you, tempt you or encourage you to do wrong or commit a crime, turn and go the other way and stay away from them. Their ways are no good and destructive.
Son, do not accept being a simple or uneducated man. Always seek wisdom and knowledge. A fool hates knowledge and wisdom because it opens their eyes to the wrongs they commit.
Son, I am trying to teach you the wisdom and knowledge I have learned in order to help your life be full, long and prosperous.
Son, if you do not listen and learn, then if you ever chose to turn and go the wrong way, then you will be on your own. So when you face desolation, destruction and anguish because of your rebellion and hatred of knowledge then I will not answer you or help you.
Son, if you will listen to me, learn what I am teaching you and keep my rules, then you will know right from wrong and will be wise beyond measure. If you pursue wisdom, knowledge, understanding and righteousness then you can walk upright with justice and integrity all through life and you will stay on the good path.
When you receive wisdom and knowledge, and keep it inside of you, to follow and live by then you will have that secure feeling in everything you do. Discretion will preserve you and understanding will keep you going down the right path in life.
Son, do not forget the laws, wisdom, knowledge and rules, turn away from wrong doings and crime, and you should live a long peaceful and happy life.
Son, always keep mercy, kindness and truth in your heart and in your life so you should find favor, good understanding and high esteem in the sight of God and man.
Son, a happy man is one who finds wisdom, knowledge and understanding. In the right hand of wisdom is a long life and in the left hand is riches and honor. The ways of wisdom is pleasant and peaceful. Son, don't let them depart from your eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion; they will be life to your soul and grace around your neck.
Son, the curse of God is in the house of the wicked; but He blesses the home and the life of the just. The wise will inherit honor and good.
Son, the words of a loose and wicked woman sounds as sweet as honey and as smooth talking as oil, but truthfully in the end she is bitter and as sharp and destructive as a two-edged sword. When you meet this type of woman, turn and run as far away from her as you can. This woman will lead you to poverty and destruction. She will destroy your wisdom, knowledge and integrity.
Son, choose you a woman who is good, moral, tender, gentle, loving, kind, pleasant and hard working. Only be ravished and loved by her always. Keep her, honor her, protect her, love her and only her, forsaking all others. Keep yourself clean and pure for her and for your own sake.
Son, listen to the wisdom that I am teaching you from my own experiences; listen to my understanding of what is becoming and prudent to you.
My Son, because I love you so much is the reason I am teaching you my rules, giving you my knowledge and wisdom, and trying to ensure you have a long and happy life. All because of LOVE.
Proverbs 1 - 4
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