“A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.” Proverbs 22:3; 27:12. KJV
A prudent man…
- prepareth to meet God.
- joineth a church and worshippeth weekly.
- treateth his family, relatives, neighbours, and even enemies, as ones whom God loveth.
- eateth and drinketh wisely.
- getteth education or a trade.
- learneth to swim.
- learneth to drive.
- carrieth a spare wheel in his car at all times.
- filleth his gas tank before a trip.
- reserveth a hotel room before he getteth there.
- reneweth all his licenses in good time.
- stocketh good tools for household needs.
- learneth computers.
- payeth his taxes in good time.
- payeth into a retirement fund while working.
- getteth a doctor’s check-up before anything goeth wrong.
- seeth his children out of the nest debt-free.
- saveth or insureth in case of his wife’s widowhood.
- arrangeth for financial and medical power of attorney in case of need before death.
- writeth a fair will.
- prepareth for his own death (funeral, burial, cremation, etc.)
- writeth his own obituary.
- teacheth his children all these guidelines.
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“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” Proverbs 22:3, NIV
These suggestions involve very careful planning, preparation and self-discipline for all of us.
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