For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14
The context of our verse is speaking of the wealth and riches of the wisdom of God
I know many people who are rich in possessions and position. They are well known, they are highly thought of. Recognized by many, but known by few. Their possessions help define their position. Nothing is out of their reach. They seem restless and relentless in their pursuit of joy and happiness. They seem to have it all, yet the pursuit never seems to end in their quest to find some kind of meaning in their lives. The inward storm of their souls is outwardly played out in the constant revolving door of new possessions and the unquenchable desire for another new position. These people in God’s economy are paupers. No amount of silver and no amount of fine gold compares to the riches one gains from the wisdom and understanding that is gleaned from God’s Word.
I believe that the Christian will find true contentment in the wealth of knowing that their sins are forgiven and that they know beyond a shadow of a doubt that they have peace with God (Romans 5:1.) With this truth as an unshakeable foundation, the born again will see their heavenly portfolio expand as they spend more and more time in the Word of God. They will come to understand and embrace that what they have is more precious than rubies and anything (I mean anything!) that they could ever desire.
Proverbs 3:14
The context of our verse is speaking of the wealth and riches of the wisdom of God
I know many people who are rich in possessions and position. They are well known, they are highly thought of. Recognized by many, but known by few. Their possessions help define their position. Nothing is out of their reach. They seem restless and relentless in their pursuit of joy and happiness. They seem to have it all, yet the pursuit never seems to end in their quest to find some kind of meaning in their lives. The inward storm of their souls is outwardly played out in the constant revolving door of new possessions and the unquenchable desire for another new position. These people in God’s economy are paupers. No amount of silver and no amount of fine gold compares to the riches one gains from the wisdom and understanding that is gleaned from God’s Word.
I believe that the Christian will find true contentment in the wealth of knowing that their sins are forgiven and that they know beyond a shadow of a doubt that they have peace with God (Romans 5:1.) With this truth as an unshakeable foundation, the born again will see their heavenly portfolio expand as they spend more and more time in the Word of God. They will come to understand and embrace that what they have is more precious than rubies and anything (I mean anything!) that they could ever desire.
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