Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 6:1–6 (ESV)1 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy on mankind:2 a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all … Continue reading Do Not Forget to Enjoy Life
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading The God-Centered Life is Joyful
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 5:13–17 (ESV)13 There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt,14 and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father … Continue reading It Can Disappear So Quickly
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 5:10–12 (ESV)10 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.11 When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has … Continue reading Money Cannot Satisfy
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 4:7–9 (ESV)7 Again, I saw vanity under the sun:8 one person who has no other, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, … Continue reading Riches Never Satisfy
Reading the Word Proverbs 23:4–5 (NRSV)4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to desist.5 When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes wings to itself, flying like an eagle toward … Continue reading Wearing Yourself Out for Riches
Reading the Word Proverbs 19:4 (ESV) 4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Proverbs 19:6–7 (ESV) 6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a … Continue reading The Rich and the Poor
Reading the Word “A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.” (Proverbs 18:11, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word What makes you feel secure? In the days the Old Testament was written, … Continue reading Security
Reading the Word Proverbs 11:16–17 (ESV)16 A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.17 A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. Understanding and Applying the Word At first glance these verses may … Continue reading Honor or Riches
Reading the Word Luke 18:18–30 (ESV) 18 And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.’ ” 21 And he said, “All these I have kept from my youth.” 22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to … Continue reading The Danger of Riches
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