“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
The principle that the end of a matter is better than its beginning, and that patience is better than pride, recommends perseverance and humility over impetuousness. The comparison of end to beginning suggests that judgment should be deferred until outcomes are clear; rushing to conclusion represents a form of pride. This verse counsels a kind of wisdom that waits, observes, and allows situations to develop before rendering verdict.
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Thomas MuellerNote2mo agoBetter the End of a Matter Than Its Beginning
The preacher says the end of something is better than the beginning - you can see the full context, understand the full story, know whether it was actually worthwhile. You can judge only when you have...
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Carlos RiveraNote1mo agoTrusting God's timing - Ecclesiastes 7
I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every ci...
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