Welcome to Day 1789 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

Habits of Industry – Daily Wisdom

Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1789 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. 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. Proverbs 16:16 says, "How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver!" 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 Richard Whately, and it is, “A person who gives their children habits of industry provides for them better than by giving them a fortune.”

Habits of Industry

There is an old familiar saying, “give a man a fish, and you will feed him for a day, teach a man to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime.” This statement is so true, and it also applies to what we teach our children and grandchildren. If you just continually provide for them without any responsibility on their part, they will never be able to provide for themselves. This concept is true of both families and governments.

How much better it is for a person to learn a skill to earn a living than just being given money or resources. Once the money or resources run out, they will be back for more.  If you teach valuable skills to your family and society in general they will become helpful, productive community members. It is much better for them in the long run, and it is much better for the community.

Exodus 35:33-35

He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft. And the Lord has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach their skills to others. The Lord has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.

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