“The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.”
The meaning in Solomon’s words goes much deeper than possessions. How much makes a person’s treasure truly great? It’s the age-old question: when is it enough? The wicked’s answer is always “at least one more dollar,” signifying that it is never enough—there is always a need for more. This verse is about satisfaction, peace, and contentment—qualities of life that are enriching when possessed and haunting when absent. “The good man’s store is not wasted or wrongly used, and is blest by God: and therefore, whether absolutely much or little, it is safe, and it is sufficient. In a spiritual sense, the soul of the righteous is filled with graces and adorned with good works.” (Pulpit Commentary) As we so often see in God’s Word, the volume of wealth is largely irrelevant to the principle being taught. God certainly cares about finances and how His children manage them. There is a false message circulating in the Church that Jesus talked more about money than love. This message is repeated for a variety of reasons—some innocent, others less so. But for our sake, it’s important to understand that when money is mentioned, it’s usually to make a point about a person’s heart. God is far more interested in our heart and soul than our bottom line. It all belongs to the Lord, and we are called to steward it for Him. Today, find your contentment in Him. #BeTheEdge
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.” Ecclesiastes 5:10 NIV
