Oct 10, 2007

Advice to Young Men

To have knowledge, you must have reverence for the Lord. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

Pay attention to what your father and mother tell you, my son. Their teching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace imroves your appearance.

When sinners tempt you, my son, don't give in. Suppose they say "Come on; let's find someone and kill ! Let's attack some innocent people for the fun of it! They may be alive and well when we find them, but they'll be dead when we're through with them! We'll find all kinds of riches and fill our houses with loot! Come and join us, and we'll all share what we steal."

Don't go with the people like that, my son. Stay away from them. they can't wait to do something bad. They're always ready to kill. It does not do good to spread the net when the bird you want to catch is watching, but men like them are setting a trap for themselves, a trap in which they will die. Robbery always claims the life of a robber- this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence.

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