Some Thoughts From Proverbs 13

Proverbs 13:15

¹⁵ Good sense wins favor,
    but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.

Whenever I think of a man with good sense I think of my grandfather Fitzhenry.  I was with him enough through my early years into my teens to form a good understanding of his character and reputation.  I never knew of anyone who did not respect him and only a few who did not like him.

My grandfather was not a man of emotion but of principles.

1.       He did not lie.

2.      He was a kind man, never vindictive.

3.      He was able to receive an insult or be cheated without bearing a grudge.

4.      He was, until health prevented him, a man of industry and frugality.

5.      He gave counsel when he was asked but he did not burden others with his opinion.

In the 20 years that him I knew him I saw him angry once.  Though it was not an excuse I do know he was extremely provoked.  And I also know that the man who provoked him was both before and afterwards a thorough-going scoundrel.

There came a time when I needed a model.  He provided that for me.