Welcome to Day 1670 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomDon't Be Cynical – Daily WisdomWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. We are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! We are on Day 1670 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:
Today’s quote is from Oscar Wilde, and it is: A cynic is someone who knows the price of everything but the value of nothing.
Don’t Be Cynical
We all know someone who is a bit cynical about life. As I grow older, and have seen and experienced much of what goes on in this world, I have to watch my attitude to make sure that I do not become too cynical. With the craziness going on in government, and within the radical fringes of society, we understand why there is so much cynicism in the world today. The breakdown of ethics and truth should never be an excuse to become cynical. Being cynical is not a character trait aligned with God’s precepts, found in His Word. We have a higher calling. There is more value to life than just cost. It is difficult not to become cynical ourselves. It is even more challenging to be kind to those who always find fault with everything or cynical of anything you may attempt to do. We must keep in focus that our lives should be lived fully, including loving those challenging to love. If we don’t practice this, we will adopt that cynical mindset ourselves.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A43-48andversion=NLT (Matthew 5:43-48)
You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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As we take this Trek together, let us always:
Live Abundantly (Fully)
Love Unconditionally
Listen Intentionally
Learn Continuously
Lend to others Generously
Lead with Integrity
Leave a Living Legacy Each Day
I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you Tomorrow for more daily wisdom!
