Proverbs 15:16 - The Fear of The Lord is Better Than Wealth
Proverbs 14:29
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
than great treasure and trouble with it.
Lesson Summary
- It's not wrong to have money, but when you think your money is better than trusting in the Lord, it causes big trouble.
- Sometimes it is better not to have money and be able to see what's true, like who your true friends are.
- Red, Joy, and their families seem content with what they have. They don't have all of the troubles and responsibilities that come with a lot of wealth... like not knowing who your friends are.
- Once you start showing off what you have, you suddenly find people are looking for what you can do for them rather than who you are.
- It is better to trust Jesus and be content with what He gives you, because His choices for our lives are better than
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help us to be content with what you give us.
So many times you don't give us what we want, but you give us what we need. Like daily bread and good friends.
Thank you for the blessings we have and thank you for withholding the things you withhold. In Jesus' Name we pray,
Amen.
Help us to be content with what you give us.
So many times you don't give us what we want, but you give us what we need. Like daily bread and good friends.
Thank you for the blessings we have and thank you for withholding the things you withhold. In Jesus' Name we pray,
Amen.
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