Wise Memory
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We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
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The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Verse 7
Good things happen when we are with good people. Evil things happen when we are with evil people.
We do not even need to meet them. When we remember them, this is enough. A memory about a good person makes us happy.
But we try to forget evil men. We prefer not to remember them.
We ourselves should do good things, not evil things. God can help us to do this. Then, we shall be helping our families (verse 1) and also our towns.
Verse 8
A wise man obeys instructions. He tries to learn from other people.
If you give instructions to a fool, he does not listen. By ‘fool’, Solomon means a person who refuses to obey God.
A fool only thinks his own thoughts. He only hears his own words. He only does what he wants to do. A fool is proud. He thinks that he is wiser than other people. He thinks that he knows better than God. He trusts only in himself.
Proverbs demonstrates the workings of life and reveals an important aspect. When a righteous individual passes away, their memory is cherished and regarded as a blessing by those who were acquainted with them.
Conversely, when a wicked person dies, people make an effort to forget about them and move forward, mentioning them as little as possible.
Wise individuals understand that God's commandments were crafted for their benefit, and therefore, they happily endeavor to abide by them.
In contrast, foolish chatters neglect God's instructions, which are meant to benefit them, and consequently, they stumble and fail. It's crucial to remember that Proverbs deems those who mock Yahweh's Word as fools.
Let me ask you. Would people hold onto your name and remember your good deeds when you depart from this world? If the answer is "Good Riddance!" do not lose hope. Instead, make a conscious effort each day to apply the principles and commandments of Yahweh to everyone you encounter.
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