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Wealth and Wisdom (Word to the Wise)

27 Friday May 2016

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How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver (Proverbs 16:13, NKJV). The value of wisdom above wealth is obvious to any and all mature people. The value of wisdom helps one make proper use of what is possessed. Unfortunately, there are an untold number of people who value material possessions to the point they are consumed in thinking about them. It is not a matter of a house, but it has to be a giant home; it is not a matter of property, but it must be properties; it is not a matter of retirement, but it must be a comfortable and well-to-do retirement. Whatever value there might be in these things, in comparison with godly wisdom it pales! How can it not pale? Wisdom is great, but godly wisdom is greater still! With godly wisdom one knows the direction of life and the destination after life is over. With godly wisdom one knows how to handle the nuances of life because the Lord has set the proper course for each of us. Yes, it is true, there are some circumstances in life where one may not know what to do, but none of those circumstances will pertain to how to live morally, because the saints know how to live. He lives for God. Yes! Wisdom and understanding is FAR better than material wealth. RT

 

 

A Word to the Wise (a wealthy crown)

02 Monday Feb 2015

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The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly (Proverbs 14:24, ESV). What kind of wealth is in view? Surely, most will interpret it as financial wealth, but is that really the idea? Contrast the word “wise” with the word “folly.” One who is economically poor is guilty of folly? Not hardly. Similarly, one who is materially wealthy is wise? Experience tells us this is not necessarily so. While wise people may gain wealth, the one who is wealthy in spiritual matters is truly wise. That with which he is generous, his spiritual wisdom and teaching, pays dividends all the years of his life. The folly, though, has what to offer?

And You Gave?

27 Monday Oct 2014

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It is the prerogative of the parent (parents) to leave an inheritance to the children, or descendants. What is it that you will leave? Will it be all your earthly possessions, or will it be a portion? Whatever it is, it is in your power to do as you wish.

In 1 Chronicles 28 and 29, one reads of the last days of David and his counsel to his son Solomon. He counseled him in regards to loyalty and to the building of the Temple and its complex. In 29:2-5, David speaks of that which he gave to the work. As king he could give a lot, but it is of note that what he gave was that which belonged to him (vs. 3).

You will remember in your reading that the Lord was satisfied with the tabernacle plans and product he gave to Moses some 400 years earlier (1 Chronicles 17:6). That which David had prepared to build was of his desire, but once it was set in motion, the plans were of the Lord (28:19). David gave much in heart and materials to this plan.

It was David’s wish to do this, and he set himself on that course. My wife and I won’t be able to leave much to our girls, for we won’t have much. That which we have—it will all be theirs. What is of greater importance to us is what they already gained from us, that is, our teaching them the Lord’s way and prioritizing Him in our lives.

That which David gave belonged to the Lord already, and in his word of praise he mentioned as much (29:14). That which the Lord gave to each of us is that which already belongs to Him. What we leave our children, will it be material, or something of greater value? Have we prepared them well-enough to face life as it is, and to face the Lord as He is?