Deuteronomy 32

As Joshua was called by Moses to lead the people, Moses said -

"...the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed."  (Old Testament | Deuteronomy 31:8)

I think this is wise counsel for any called to serve in any position as along as we humble ourselves before him.

And as Moses taught the people regarding the potential blessings that they could receive and the consequences of failure to do so, he warned of those that think they are wise according to the thinking of men and reason -

"...Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this."  (Old Testament | Deuteronomy 32:27)

Of such, Moses explains -

"For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.
29 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!"  (Old Testament | Deuteronomy 32:28 - 29)

It is the counsel..."O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!".  In other words, if only the youth could see the end from the beginning and what will become those things of greatest importance.

Jacob taught -

"...O the vainness, and the frailties, and the foolishness of men! When they are learned they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves, wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not. And they shall perish.
29 But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God."  (Book of Mormon | 2 Nephi 9:28 - 29)

My thoughts this morning is that there are many women today that think motherhood and raising children is foolishness compares to a career and notoriety.  Little do they understand that in the end, it will all be about family not awards or recognition.  They just don't understand or consider "the latter end!"