The natural human tendency (my natural tendency) is to want more; to think that more brings increased happiness; that more strengthens satisfaction. It is easy to think that just a little more would provide more happiness. Many people work long hours often ignoring family relationships in the mistaken belief that gaining wealth is worth the cost. The wisdom of Proverbs corrects that natural but incorrect thinking.
Inner peace and loving relationships are far more important than more money; increased wealth that brings increased inner tension or broken relationships is just not worth it. Sadly too many people learn this lesson too late.
We do well to listen and learn from the simple but profound words of Proverbs.
"Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate." Proverbs 15:16, 17 (NLV)
Inner peace and loving relationships are far more important than more money; increased wealth that brings increased inner tension or broken relationships is just not worth it. Sadly too many people learn this lesson too late.
We do well to listen and learn from the simple but profound words of Proverbs.
"Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate." Proverbs 15:16, 17 (NLV)
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