1. There are two types of peace:

2. There is more hope for a person who finds themself in God’s dark cloud than for one who lives in darkness.

3. If you do not understand to keep your body in subjection, your words will have little weight.

4. When a person feels at ease among the friends, then it’s important to observe them.

5. Do not speak God’s word as if you were telling a story. Thrust it into hearts like a sword, in the power of God.

6. True rest is found by being watchful.

7. Trying to build a dwelling of God with unfaithful people is like trying to build a building where each stone runs off on its own.

8. Wait until the time of harvest to reap the fruits of your labor.

9. Failed plans reveal the vanity of the heart.

10. One faithful soul whose heart clings to the Lord is better than a thousand who I can bind to my flesh.

11. Allow God-fearing people to lead, and confusion will simply vanish.

12. Putting your hope in an unfaithful person is like trying to catch a bird with your bare hands.

13. Wisdom cries out a warning against folly.

14. The thoughts of the heart cannot be hidden in the long run.

15. Don’t hide the fact that you are hoarding your wealth by saying, “I am afraid hard times are coming.” Let wisdom guide you in all things.

16. When your heart is given to earthly treasures, you lose the ability to strengthen those who are seeking the things of heaven.

17. Before a person falls outwardly, they have already fallen away in their heart. The multitudes can see the former, but your brother perceives the latter.

18. The one who enlarges their heart enlarges the boundaries of their tent.