I believe one of the major benefits of reading the Bible is that it can teach us how to respond in advance to many of life’s challenges and opportunities.

Mark 8:36 What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and suffers the loss of his own soul.

Sirach 16:3 It is better to go to your grave with no children at all than to have children who are godless.

Sirach 7:10 Never get tired of praying and never miss a chance to give to the poor.