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Rich
“Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,
than a stalled ox and hatred therewith” (Proverbs 15:17).
The natural man desires wealth. But let’s put this verse in today’s language:
Penned by one of the wealthiest men that ever lived on earth, it is really saying, “It is better to eat salad and have a loving home, than to eat prime rib and have a home of hatred and unhappiness. It is better to be poor with the Lord, than rich without Him.”
There are many who eat well and have everything that money can buy but are miserable on the inside. Thankfully, there are many who are happy and enjoying the Lord but have none of the luxuries that many of us have. Theirs is a rich life indeed.
Paul warns of what happens to many who set their heart on the wealth of this world. He says: “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Timothy 6:10). Many a tear is shed behind mansion walls, and many a heartache and much strife is concealed by palace gates.
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