Proverbs 4:20-27
My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words.
Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;
for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
Let your eyes look straight ahead;fix your gaze directly before you.
Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.
Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.
Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;
for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
Let your eyes look straight ahead;fix your gaze directly before you.
Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.
Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.
These will be the last words of my mouth at my death bed if I had a chance to say my last words to everyone whom I've taught.
It's the wisest advice one can have to ensure that we walk well-defined lives leading to heaven. To me, it's not just a 'do this', 'don't do that' advice, but one of simplicity because we are so easily distracted by all life brings about.
Sure, there's lots to accomplish, dreams and interest to pursue, and pleasure to enjoy. By all means, do what you must with God's approval. Above all else, I implore you to guard your heart. For all you do will flow from it.
M.
