Researchers are finding that the more education you have, the longer you are likely to live (within reason, of course). Education has outweighed wealth and health insurance as the most important factor resulting in personal longevity.

Dr. Adriana Lleras-Muney studied this correlation as a graduate student at Columbia University. Her research stemmed from a paper published in 1969 stating that it was wiser to invest in education than medical care to achieve a long life. Dr. Lleras-Muney went on to find that according to her statistics and research, the statement was indeed true. Even one extra year of education added one and a half years in life expectancy (Gina Kolata, "A Surprising Secret to a Long Life: Stay in School," The New York Times, Jan. 3, 2007).

This isn't a new theory! And it's especially true about spiritual knowledge. In the Bible God explains the way things work: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you" (Proverbs 9:10-11). For more information request or download Making Life Work.