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Then I should not be put to shame, when I regard all your commandments.

 - From Psalm 119

More than one of my spiritual mentors have pointed out to me, that even if you weren't a believer, if you followed a biblical lifestyle, you would be happy and successful. And more often than not, you would have a long life. 

Think about it.

You wouldn't lie or cheat.

You would be loyal to your friends. 

You could be counted on to be faithful to your spouse. You would be an attentive parent. 

You would not catch any venereal diseases, nor probably a whole set of other ailments. 

You would never have a drunk driving ticket. 

You would work harder at your job, than any of your workmates. 

You would save more than enough money for retirement. 

You would be probably more charitable than anybody you know. 

Your home would be warmly thought of, with your open door and kind hospitality. 

There would never be any grounds to sue you. 

You would be a vocal and generous supporter of teachers and artists. 

You would get all the rest you require.

You would live for the moment, and not for the weekend or the next holiday. 

No one would ever hear you mouth something cross about anybody else. 

And so on. 

And yet some people would consider this all "boring." Really? I have described a person who has challenged him or herself to the most adventurous life possible! Every single moment is something to be enjoyed. Every experience is a learning experience. Every person you meet is a person of great value to you. 

It is not at all boring. Enhancing the lives of others is the most exciting thing you can do. 

No one ever takes on a person like that, as being "ignorant." Because, people that are considered trustworthy are, by default, considered people that are smart. 

In my music classes and lessons, I teach kids that music helps you develop a very important life skill - the skill of "listening." And that if you can become a good listener, you will be successful, happy, and you will have a lot of friends. I could almost guarantee that to kids.

I know a man that has always been careful to follow the law. He takes the commandments of God, seriously. It was said of him, by his friends (I am changing the name): "Go ask Tom for advice. He knows."

It's almost like magic. The ways of God. The knowledge of God. The commandments of God. Put them in the proper priority in your life, with ample humility, of course, and you will be someone who "knows." You will be someone that is right.