THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE

READ:

Proverbs 23:1-18

Do not over work to be

rich.  -Proverbs 23:4

An old adage says, "The best things in life are free."  There's a lot of truth in that.  Some people, however, believe that the best things in life are expensive or perhaps elusive.  Recently I saw a sign that made me smile and think.  It said, "The best things in life are not things."  What a great way to say it!  The value of family, friends, and faith points us to the realization that what matters most in life is all wrapped up in people and the Lord.

Solomon was well qualified to speak about material things because he "surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom" (1 Kings 10:23).  His advice?  "Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease!  Will you set your eyes on that which is not?  For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away like an eagle toward heaven" (Proverbs 23:4-5).  His instruction, and your ears to words of knowledge....For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off' (vv. 12, 18).

The best things in life are the eternal riches that come from God's goodness and grace in Jesus Christ.  We do not hold them in our hands, but in our hearts. -David McCasland

The treasures of earth are not mine,

I hold not its silver and gold;

But a treasure far greater is mine;

I have riches of value untold. -Hartzler

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Our greatest riches are the riches we have in Christ.

INSIGHT

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato taught that if a person knew what was good, he would choose it.  However, the Bible is more realistic about human nature:  "Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words" Proverbs 23:9).

Have a blessed day.

God Our Creator's Love Always

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