Day 65: Sirach Chapter 10

We are assured that God oversees our rulers. He makes sure we get the rulers we need. Hmmm. I think we have to make do with the rulers we deserve, more often.
“The Creator never intended for human beings to be arrogant and violent.” Well, we learned fast. We specialise in pride and destruction, perhaps because it is easier to destroy than to create.
But Sirach would have us learn humility, to shun the dangers of pride. Value yourself at your true worth, he says.
Wise words.