Controlling your tongue; be careful who you argue with; respect your elders (because some of us are growing old ourslelves --ouch!); financial matters, debt and co-signing; travelling companions; All in one chapter.
These are my favorites from chapter 8:
"Do not make fun of one who is ill-bred, or your ancestors may be insulted." v4 I think Ben Sira is reminding us that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
"Do not slight the discourses of the sages, but busy yourself with their maxims." v8 What a great reminder to do what we are doing right now--studying the wisdom of Ben Sira.
"Do not give surety (Surety is the OT word for co-signing) beyond your means; but if you give surety, be prepared to pay!" v13 I always find it interesting when people say we should not talk about money in church...God deals with all the time in scripture. Perhaps we would do well to handle our money God's way.
Any favorites for you?
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