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Wisdom Or Riches

Once upon a time, a story I heard: 
They said that each soul, before it is incarnated into the material world, 
It is asked to choose the conditions under which it would like to live.
In that way, 
The heavens, by offering the soul Free Will, would not be responsible for
The predicaments the soul, inevitably, will face.

It is said that,
One of the most difficult decisions a soul has to make is... 
When it is called upon to choose between wisdom and riches.

Now,
If the soul chooses riches over wisdom, the riches, transitory, would be,  
Lasting only as long as one remains in the material world.

If, however, wisdom the soul chooses over riches, wisdom will be perpetual, 
Lasting not only as long as one exists on earth, but also when it 
Returns to heaven.

For that reason, the story tells us, 
God sends an angel to each soul to advise it on what to choose.
Unfortunately, many souls are blinded by wealth, so wealth's path they follow,
Excluding themselves, unfortunately, from heaven's treasures!         

     
 


  
© Demetrios Trifiatis
     01 March 2023

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Sotto Poet March 1, 2023 at 8:01 AM Dear friend Demetrios, limitless splendor is pouring down from the heavens. Your poetry exudes an inexhaustible elegance, which is enfolded In human choices. Brimming with great wisdom as well as advice. May God bless you!

Vijay Pandit March 1, 2023 at 6:07 AM A profound message my friend. Beautiful roses red, yellow--a feast for the eyes. Demetrios Trifiatis March 1, 2023 at 6:28 AM Thank you, my dearest friend, Vijay for your gracious comment. Be blessed!

Joanna Daniel March 1, 2023 at 5:07 AM Wisdom for the wise, Demetrios:) this is what is seen in Proverbs 8:) Demetrios Trifiatis March 1, 2023 at 6:22 AM As you know I have studied philosophy and got my Ph.D. in Greek philosophy, therefore, this little humble story I wrote is inspired, mainly, by Pythagoras and Plato. Your comment refers to Proverbs 8. Of course, I lack the wisdom of our Lord. I realized further my ignorance after reading psalm 8 which you mention. Unfortunately, I ignored it. You have to admit though that my story is different. It is not an ode to wisdom, it is about human choices. Thank you! Be blessed!

Tom Cunningham March 1, 2023 at 3:12 AM I know which one I'd choose, sadly the foolish ones would choose riches, they'd get a shock when they find they can't take their wealth with them when they die. Tom Demetrios Trifiatis March 1, 2023 at 6:11 AM No doubt you have already chosen wisdom over riches, dearest Tom. Unfortunately, not all of our fellow men make the same choice as you. Be blessed.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 1, 2023 at 1:23 AM - An excellent story, Demetrios ... I will never be rich ... but, I am not poor - Have a lovely day :) - hugs Demetrios Trifiatis March 1, 2023 at 6:08 AM Thank you, my dearest Anne-Lise, for your kind visit and comment. Yes, I know your noble heart. Have a great day. Blessings.