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Jethro’s Wise Advice The next day, Moses took his seat to hear the people’s disputes against each other.  They waited before him from morning till evening.  When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked…  “What are you really accomplishing here?  Why are you trying to do all this alone… while everyone stands around you from morning till evening?”  Moses replied,  “Because the people come to me to get a ruling from God.  When a dispute arises, they come to me… and I am the one who settles the case between the quarreling parties.  I inform the people of God’s decrees and give them His instructions.”  “This is not good!” Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed.  “You’re going to wear yourself out—and the people, too.  This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself.  Now listen to me, and let me give you a word of advice, and may God be with you.  You should continue to be the people’...

My children, listen when your father corrects you.  Pay attention and learn good judgment,  …for I am giving you good guidance.  Don’t turn away from my instructions.  For I, too, was once my father’s son,  …tenderly loved as my mother’s only child.  My father taught me,  “Take my words to heart.  Follow my commands,  …and you will live.  Get wisdom;  …develop good judgment.  Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.  Don’t turn your back on wisdom,  ...for she will protect you.  Love her, and she will guard you.  Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!  And whatever else you do,  ...develop good judgment.  If you prize wisdom,  …she will make you great.  Embrace her,  …and she will honor you.  She will place a lovely wreath on your head;  …she will present you with a beautiful crown.”  My child, listen to me and do as I say,  …and you will have a ...