The Wealth of the Book of Proverbs

 

Let’s take a look at the fact that an authentic worshipper is also

one who gives of their material blessings.

We surely can recognize that God is a giver and if we are too truly

reflect His image we, too, will be givers.

The Book of Proverbs is filled with wisdom.

And there is much in that book concerning both poverty and wealth, giving and accumulating. I would encourage you to make it a regular part of your Bible reading and to apply its principles in your daily life.

Below I have given you just a taste of what the book reminds us of.

I encourage you to read and meditate on these verses.

As you do you I hope that it also helps you to better appreciate the

relevance of Gods’ word to how you live your life today.

 

“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

Proverbs 10:4

(Your mother put it this way: ‘Hard work pays off!’)

 

“One person gives freely, yet gains even more;

another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.”

Proverbs 11:24

(Jesus said: “Give and it shall be given unto you…)

 

“Dishonest money dwindles away,

but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.”

Proverbs 13:11

(They have learned the value of what the world calls “chump change”)

 

“The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;

they imagine it a wall too high to scale.”

Proverbs 18:10-11

(The world will always have a scheme to ‘protect’ your wealth)

 

“Those who work their land will have abundant food,

but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.”

Proverbs 28:19

(The world will tell you: “All you need is a dollar and a dream!”)