How do you know if an opportunity is a good one? Something may sparkle merely because it catches the light. That does not make it a precious gem.
Be wary of the offers you receive. Those who promise much deliver little. Know what you are getting into before signing your name on the dotted line.
It takes wisdom to discern fair from foul. Look beyond your desires to see what is true. The only advantage they can take is what you give them.
Evil preys on desperation. It often waits until your need is the greatest. Then will its silvery tongue speak the words that you would most like to hear.
People are persuaded into what is not in their best interest. Ask yourself what good will come of this course of action? If none, then it is best to abstain.
The decisions of life are difficult ones. Rarely is it easy to determine the right course. However, with clear sight one can readily avoid a precipitous fall.
Ever read "To Build a Fire" by Jack London?
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with that one. The Call of the Wild was pretty good. Human beings hear different calls, but they should be careful which ones they heed.
DeleteMany come selling snake oil with promises of a better life, we have to have the eyes to behold the Truth and see them for what they are. We also have to be wary to not fool ourselves into believing our choices are best when results tell another tale.
ReplyDeleteThe quality of a choice can very much be determined by the results. If no good comes of it, then it was not good to begin with. If we refuse to see, then we cannot complain when we stumble.
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