If we choose to follow in the footsteps of fools, we will also have to suffer the consequences. When we walk along blindly, we are in danger of falling into sin. We must watch our steps and turn from that which is evil. It is our obligation to flee from sin and evil. If we keep company with fools we will be destroyed by our own folly. It is much better for us to surround ourselves with those who are committed to what is right and good. Then we will not have to fear the result, for God will see our efforts, and He will reward us richly. When we look at what we have and are thankful for it, we find that we are fulfilled, but when we are always longing for the things we do not have, then we find ourselves in want, and we cannot be happy. The wise person looks not at what they do not have, but they concentrate on what is theirs. The fool ignores the blessings he or she has been given, and they focus on the things they wish they could own. So long as we look to the things we do not have, we can never be satisfied, but never have to know want. God has given graciously to usall. I cannot believe how much I have. I cannot thank you enough for all you have given me. Help me to remember that true wealth is not measured by what I own, but by the joy that you have put into my life.
(God is my higher power as I understand Him)
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