I was reading (the Book of) Sirach today and I'm amazed at how relevant and close to heart it is to us even in today's context. Apart from the wise words on the need for reflection, self-control, the call to repentance and the majesty of God, he also touched on several topics like lying, loose talk, silence, speech and inappropriate speech, anger and vengence, hypocrisy, etc. Oh just so many things that we encounter on a day-to-day basis.
It's funny how some people's faces came to mind, including my own of course, as I read through some of his writings.
Well, one piece of wisdom to share with all of you :
"Do not revel in great luxury,
or you may become impoverished by its expense.
Do not become a beggar by feasting with borrowed money,
when you have nothing in your purse.
The one who does this will not become rich;
one who despises small things will fail little by little."
-Sirach 18:32 - 19:1
