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Seven wisdom principles

Violating God's principles of wisdom leads to conflicts in key relationships (Response to God, Acceptance of self, Family harmony, Purpose for the future, Effectiveness in friendships, Harmony in courtship and marriage, Management of financial affairs).

Maturity and happiness in life come as we grow in understanding and applying seven universal non-optional principles of life:

1.  DESIGN.  Thanking God for my physical features, abilities, gender, parents, siblings, & other "unchangeables" brings Self-Acceptance.
2.  AUTHORITY.  Honoring my authorities (parents, government, church, work) brings Inward Peace.
3.  RESPONSIBILITY.  Taking responsibility for our actions and asking for forgiveness when we do wrong brings a Clear Conscience.
4.  SUFFERING.  Transforming hurts into genuine love, & forgiving offenders brings Genuine Joy.
5.  OWNERSHIP.  Yielding my rights to God brings True Security.
6.  FREEDOM.  Having our minds transformed from false thinking patterns brings Moral Purity.
7.  SUCCESS.  Hearing and obeying the teachings of the Bible brings Life Purpose.