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The most important knowledge
There are different kinds of knowledge. And all knowledge is not equal. There are some kinds of knowledge that are just infinitely more important than other kinds of knowledge. Knowledge in how to live life is infinitely more important than the kind of knowledge you learn in school or from books (like knowledge of history, geography, science or other similar subjects). And some of the most important kinds of knowledge is knowledge that you can’t really know just through reading or having someone tell it to you. You can only really know it through personal experience. What am I talking about? A person who has for many years been plagued and tormented by an inferiority complex and lack of confidence suddenly one day, by some kind of psychological phenomenon that he doesn’t quite understand, perhaps because he feels he has finally proven himself sufficiently, flips over into a state of self-confidence and remains permanently in that new state. That person really knows and appreciates the value of self-confidence to good mental balance and personal happiness.
A person who has for years held within himself an anger toward society one day, by some feat that he doesn’t really understand, suddenly lets go of all that anger and flips over into a completely new state characterized by a friendly attitude toward society. That flip into the new outlook is permanent, is a new norm, and stays with him the rest of his life. That person really understands how much damage inner anger can do to one and how important the right attitude toward people is to good mental health. It is knowledge that will never leave him.
A person who from youth carries a rather high opinion of his ability, for a number of years carries more pride than is healthy, after some very crushing emotional experience, suddenly becomes an honestly humble person. That person has learned an invaluable lesson that few proud people probably ever learn. That person has learned how very heavy a burden excessive pride is and how honest humility makes life so very much easier. And it is a lesson he will not forget and there is no danger of him ever going back to his old way.
I would say that I could say the same kind of things about hatred, envy, jealousy, lust, and greed.
These things are all ugly traps that ensnare many people and cause great unhappiness. Some people are lucky. Some people are so fortunate as to learn some of the most important lessons of life before they die.
The right habits in life. The habit of avoiding argument and strife. The habit of kindness toward other people. The habit of avoiding criticizing. The habit of maintaining a cheerful spirit around others. The right habits are so very important to personal happiness and good mental balance.
Actually all of these basic truths of life can be found in the Bible. Especially they can be found in the teachings of Jesus.
Look to Christianity, to the teachings that you find in the gospels and epistles of the New Testament.
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Stay away from these demons: Pride, Anger, Hatred, Lust, Envy and Jealousy
Adjectives describing a true Christian
Personal attributes of the true Christian
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Topically Arranged Proverbs, Precepts, Quotations. Common Sayings. Poor Richard's Almanac.
Theory on the Formation of Character
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Cause of Character Traits --- According to Aristotle
We are what we eat --- living under the discipline of a diet
Avoiding problems and trouble in life
Role of habit in formation of character
Personal attributes of the true Christian
What determines a person's character?
Love of God and love of virtue are closely united
Intellectual disparities among people and the power in good habits
Tools of Satan. Tactics and Tricks used by the Devil.
The Natural Way -- The Unnatural Way
Wisdom, Reason and Virtue are closely related
Knowledge is one thing, wisdom is another
My views on Christianity in America
The most important thing in life is understanding
We are all examples --- for good or for bad
Television --- spiritual poison
The Prime Mover that decides "What We Are"
Where do our outlooks, attitudes and values come from?
Sin is serious business. The punishment for it is real. Hell is real.
Self-imposed discipline and regimentation
Achieving happiness in life --- a matter of the right strategies
Self-control, self-restraint, self-discipline basic to so much in life