06/08/2026
NEW: More Precious Than Jewels by Jonathan Friz of 10 Days of Prayer
"I studied every single mention of money in Proverbs. Here is what I found…
Proverbs is a book of practical wisdom. It deals not only with ultimate things, such as the worship of God, but also with day-to-day realities we face. One of the major topics of Proverbs is money. A variety of synonyms are used to discuss this topic, including gold, treasure, silver, jewels, wealth, plunder, gain, riches, property, and many others.
I was curious to know the overall teaching of Proverbs on money, so I examined every mention of money and wealth, along with their synonyms and antonyms (like poverty), in the book of Proverbs.
As we saw recently, radical generosity is one of the clearest evidences of the Spirit's outpouring. At the same time, moves of the Spirit tend to see temptations related to money. In our modern day, many notable ministries have been scandalized because of unrighteous dealings with money.
Good habits formed early can lead to long-term prosperity, health, and thriving. However, some alluring prospects are so deceptive and destructive that one false move can ruin a lifetime of wise and steady progress. For instance, a lifetime of healthy eating and exercise is canceled out by tripping just once over the edge of a cliff.
In terms of money, Proverbs teaches us both how to rightly grow wealth and how to avoid sudden catastrophe."
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Wealth and Wisdom in Proverbs
