Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD,
and humility comes before honor. — Proverbs 15:33
We share devotional thoughts from the Book of Proverbs every Friday. One of the 11 books in the Torah known as the Ketuvim, Hebrew for “writings,” Proverbs is part of the “wisdom tradition,” which also includes Job and Ecclesiastes.
One of my favorite teachings from Jewish tradition is a line in the Talmud which states, “Anyone who chases after honor, honor runs away from him. And anyone who flees from honor, honor finds him.”
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Since 1983, various stories of destitute Jewish people, whose names and photos may have been changed for privacy and security have been used to bless Israel and her people. Through these retellings, generous friends like you have helped feed, clothe, and shelter as well as provide medical care and heating for tens of thousands of those who struggle greatly.
