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Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words echo through the ages, had some pretty direct advice for those moments. His wisdom, preserved in the book of Ben Sira—a book considered part of...
It’s easy to get caught up in the now, in what’s shiny and new. But what about the wisdom that comes from years of living, years of observing, years of learning? Ben Sira, that sag...
And honestly, it’s advice that still rings true today. He starts with a stark warning: "Do not prosper in the estate of evil, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire." It's a...
Ben Sira, that wise sage of antiquity, knew that feeling well. He offers us some pretty direct advice on avoiding such pitfalls in his wisdom literature. He warns, “And so he will ...
Ben Sira, that ancient sage, was all over these social complexities. He offers us some seriously practical, if a little sharp, advice in his wisdom text. "Not with all men should o...
Ben Sira, that ancient sage, certainly understood the power of temptation. In his wisdom, preserved in the book we know as Ben Sira (also called Sirach or Ecclesiasticus), he offer...
The ancient wisdom literature of Ben Sira, a book of practical and moral advice, has some seriously pointed things to say about that. It's like a friend pulling you aside and givin...
Ben Sira, that ancient sage, knew the feeling well. In his wisdom book, he gives us some pretty direct advice on navigating power, friendships, and even just plain survival. He sta...
Ben Sira, that ancient sage, certainly thought so. He observed, with a sharp eye and an even sharper wit, that "Those who speak rashly sets fire to the town." (Ben Sira 10:6). Thin...