Proverbs 23:04 and the Book of Ecclesiastes

"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint." (Proverbs 23:04)

One of the deceptive aspects of the pursuit of wealth is the idea that wealth will answer all of your problems. There are abundant examples in life that this is not true, but most people ignore the proof. More than one rich person has died grasping for one last dollar, having sacrificed their relationships with people in exchange for more wealth. Like the old country song that says, "money can't buy back your youth when you're old, or a love that's grown cold". So true! Wisdom will guide you to realize that earthly wealth is a short-term blessing, uncertain at best, and useless in eternity. Always realize that you are more than what you possess, much more. That's why Jesus advises that you invest in treasures in heaven. When Jesus speaks, people should listen. -Unknown

Yes, it doesn't get any clearer than this. The bottom line here is the same that the book of Ecclesiastes tries to get across when the writer opens with: "vanity, vanity, all is vanity" , What does man gain from all his labor...." The book is a discourse of how useless the pursuit of "stuff", all kinds of "stuff" is. The good life is not things and experiences and secondly not just living and success. Christians need to learn that the full life is knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and living in his will, not the pursuit of riches or other idols.

Until the next time, may the LORD bless us and keep us, in Jesus name I pray.