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The 10 commandments of common sense : wisdom from the Scriptures for people of all beliefs / Hal Urban.

By: Urban, Hal, 1940-.
Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, c2007Edition: 1st Fireside hardcover ed. September 2007.Description: x, 259 p. ; 19 cm.ISBN: 9781416535638 (hbk.); 1416535632 (hbk.); 9781416535645 (pbk); 1416535640 (pbk.).Other title: Ten commandments of common sense.Subject(s): Spiritual life | Conduct of lifeDDC classification: 205
Contents:
Introduction. - Pt. 1. Five things the Scriptures teach us to avoid because they're bad for us. 1. Don't be seduced by popular culture it prevents you from thinking for yourself. 2. Don't fall in love with money and possessions it will make you greedy and shallow. 3. Don't use destructive language it hurts others as well as yourself. 4. Don't judge other people it's better to work on your own faults. 5. Don't let anger get out of control it can wreck relationships and ruin lives. -- Pt. II. Five things the Scriptures teach us to do because they're good for us. 6. Keep a positive outlook on life it's the first step toward joy. 7. Bring out the best in other people it's better to build up than to tear down. 8. Have impeccable integrity it brings peace of mind and a reputation of honor. 9. Help those in need it really is better to give than to receive. 10. Do everything in love it's the only way to find true peace and fulfillment.

"A Fireside book."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-250).

Introduction. - Pt. 1. Five things the Scriptures teach us to avoid because they're bad for us. 1. Don't be seduced by popular culture it prevents you from thinking for yourself. 2. Don't fall in love with money and possessions it will make you greedy and shallow. 3. Don't use destructive language it hurts others as well as yourself. 4. Don't judge other people it's better to work on your own faults. 5. Don't let anger get out of control it can wreck relationships and ruin lives. -- Pt. II. Five things the Scriptures teach us to do because they're good for us. 6. Keep a positive outlook on life it's the first step toward joy. 7. Bring out the best in other people it's better to build up than to tear down. 8. Have impeccable integrity it brings peace of mind and a reputation of honor. 9. Help those in need it really is better to give than to receive. 10. Do everything in love it's the only way to find true peace and fulfillment.

Psychology : 2PSC20