Perspective on Wealth

Reflecting on the words of a wise king who spent his most of time observing life. One key area he reflected on concerned mone and riches. As he was a wealthy man himself, he was very qualified to do so. From Ecclesiastes, we see what King Solomon noted about the world of money.

4 Observations about Wealth


1. The Materialistic Grip of Wealth (Ecc 5:10-11)


2. The Danger of Hoarding Wealth (Ecc 5:13-17)
There is danger in hoarding wealth - you will lose it, not only once but twice! You could lose it before you die, and you will definitely lose it when you die.


3. The delight of Having Wealth (Ecc 5:18-20)
Despite the dangers inherent in having wealth, the wise man went on to say that it could still be a gift from God. Wwalth can be a blessing from God, to be enjoyed by man. When we see our wealth a gift from God and not something we have acquied by our own hands, we will not fight to keep it.
We must learn to have an "open palm" approached to riches. Hodl every blessing that God brings to you wih an open palm - be it condominiums, cars, cash or every country clubs. Enjoy the blessing while you have them without desire to possess them. Then, if God should choose to take them aswat, He need not pull your fingers apart! This way, it would be a delight to have material possessions.


4. The Grace to Enjoy Wealth (Ecc 6:1-3)



Have a blessed day!