Soul Snack 4/12 ... Wealth without trouble

There are many paths to add meaning and gain value to life.

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. (Prov 23:4)

The perennial adding of good is sown by the eyes into the heart. The seductive promise of a satisfying good to be gained can throw wise judgement to the wind - the gain may then receive a higher value than the method of achieving it - compromise, loss or even sin can then result

If the good things in life that we each desire are not gained by integrity and from the Lord's hand they will not enhance life but steal it.

An unpopular thought from that mighty giant of 19th Century Christian faith Hudson Taylor once taught - to borrow money implied that God had withheld some good from you. Even the pursuing of debt is having life stolen from the borrower, for the debtor becomes a slave to the creditor. The pursuing of debt is not usually gaining from the Lord's hand.

To seek to gain good apart from the Lord's hand only adds burdens and slavery to life.

Delight in the Lord and trust in His favors alone.

The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. (Prov 10:22)

Today's Soul Snippet:

Faith makes the impossible possible.