We often admire those who speak eloquently or have deep knowledge, but real happiness comes when we are taught by the Truth itself—God—without the need for fancy words or complicated ideas. Many times, our own opinions and understanding can lead us astray. It is like trying to walk in the dark without a light to guide us. God doesn’t judge us by how much we know about hidden or complex matters but by how we live according to His will. So, let’s focus on what truly matters, rather than wasting time on things that do not help us grow closer to God.
The eternal Word of God—Jesus Christ—is the source of all truth and wisdom. Everything we see and know comes from Him. Without Him, we cannot truly understand anything or make the right decisions. If we see everything through the lens of God’s love, we can find peace and stability in our hearts. When God’s Truth is our guide, we are freed from confusion and endless debates.
We should pray, like the author Thomas à Kempis, saying, “O God, the Truth, make me one with you in endless love!” No amount of reading or listening can satisfy our hearts the way God can. When we silence the noise of the world and let God speak to us, we find the true peace and wisdom we are searching for.
A person who is calm, focused, and at peace within themselves understands things more deeply without even trying because they are receiving wisdom from above. This wisdom doesn’t come from jumping from one thing to another or seeking praise from others but from a pure and simple heart that seeks to honor God. The biggest struggle we face is often with our own desires and weaknesses. But a person who tries to overcome their inner struggles and live a good, disciplined life is on the right path.
True perfection is hard to achieve in this life. Even the smartest people can make mistakes. What really brings us closer to God is knowing ourselves—our strengths and weaknesses—rather than just gathering knowledge. Learning is not bad; it is good to know about God’s creation. But living a life that is pleasing to God, with a clean conscience and good deeds, should always come first.
Many people chase after knowledge and forget to live well. Imagine if we put the same effort into overcoming our bad habits and growing in virtues as we do in trying to learn more. There would be far fewer problems in the world and in our communities.
When we stand before God on the day of judgment, He won’t ask us what books we have read or how well we have spoken but how we have lived our lives. Did we serve God with a pure heart? Did we love others and live humbly? Many wise and famous people are quickly forgotten after they die. Their names may fade, but a life lived in humble service to God is remembered forever.
A truly great person is not one who seeks praise and recognition but one who has a great love for God and others. True greatness is found in seeing ourselves as small and humble, in rejecting worldly honors if they prevent us from following Christ. The wisest person is the one who knows God’s will and lives it out in their daily life.
Let us focus on living well, loving deeply, and staying humble, knowing that this is what truly pleases God. Through such a life, we will find real joy and peace, not in the approval of others but in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
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