Proverbs 23:4-5 When riches are the goal of your life's work, pain and regret are inevitable.
My mother lived through the Great Depression. Despite having barely enough income for food and a shabby roof over their heads, my mom and her mother routinely cooked and fed soup to those who had even less than they did. Meanwhile, millionaires, who lost their money, were jumping from buildings and committing other forms of suicide. There is nothing wrong with having money and wealth. However, People are endangered when the acquisition and possession of riches rule their lifestyle. Loving God and loving their neighbors were riches that sustained my mom and her family through difficult days. They did not have a lot of money, but they had true riches! Our family is growing and prosperous today because of wisdom imparted from my mother. Monetary riches are deceitful and temporary. This Proverb teaches us that they fly away like an eagle. Wisdom leads us to pursue true riches which are eternal.