Pursuit of Wealth

Saying 8

Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
    do not trust your own cleverness.
Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone,
    for they will surely sprout wings
    and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

Proverbs 23:4-5

For many people, the urge to get rich defines our lives. They think that if they only had enough money, life would be easy and stress free. Of course, if we stop and think, we know that isn’t quite true, because life is more complicated than that, and with great wealth comes even more complexity.

Those who seek to fill themselves with riches tend to lead busy, yet empty lives because their busyness leaves little time for family, friends, and most importantly, for God.

So, each of us has a choice to make. Will we follow the money or will we follow the Lord?

My hope is that we all choose to follow the Lord, and that He will lead us to green pastures beside peaceful waters, in a rich land filled with His ever-loving presence.

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.
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