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23Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise and skillful person glory and boast in his wisdom and skill; let not the mighty and p...more

23Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise and skillful person glory and boast in his wisdom and skill; let not the mighty and powerful person glory and boast in his strength and power; let not the person who is rich [in physical gratification and earthly wealth] glory and boast in his [temporal satisfactions and earthly] riches; 24But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My character], that I am the Lord, Who practices loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord. Do not let your adorning be external the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear 4but let your adorning be(B) the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God s sight is very precious. 6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 11Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life...1 thes 4: