How to Acquire Wealth and Enjoy It!
Daily Devotional – Monday, June 13, 2022
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase.
Proverbs 13:11 (NKJV)
Our obsession with riches pulls and pushes us in different directions. Unfortunately, many prefer shortcuts. A young man joins public services and illegally amasses riches within a short time. The government investigates, recovers the money and jails the offender.
A tech-savvy bank employee starts syphoning money from customers’ accounts. Soon, her lifestyle changes significantly. She drives high-class vehicles and lives in a posh neighbourhood. When the law catches up with her, she loses everything, including her freedom.
He Who Gathers by Labor Will Increase
The Bible contains a wealth of knowledge and instructions on how to gain that we can enjoy possessing. For example, in Proverbs 13:11, we read, “Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase.” (NKJV).
“Gathering by labour” means “gathering money little by little,” according to the New International Version (NIV). In essence, God wants us to grow our wealth. Getting rich is a process, not an event.
The Blessing of Patient Labour
Through hard and honest work, we will earn ‘clean’ money, save and invest, and thus increase and multiply our wealth. Solomon comments on this kind of riches, saying, “The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22).
As you go out to earn a living today, remember that God blesses your work. Do your honest part and let God open doors for you. Grow your wealth little by little. Avoid shortcuts. They are vanity and will only lead to sorrow.
Prayer
Almighty Father, teach me how to earn an honest living and to be patient as my wealth grows.
