Posts for riches

Proverbs 11:28

2013 July 17

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

To trust in riches is to trust in something that is temporary and uncertain. It has no strength to support us. But if our lives are branches out of the true vine, then ...

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Proverbs 11:16-17

2013 July 17

16 “A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”

It is difficult to steal the riches of a strong man because of his power. The power of a gracious woman is her honor. She that is truly gracious and honorable keeps her honor because she does become haughty ...

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Proverbs11:4

2013 July 17

"Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death."

Our trust should be in the righteousness of Christ because He is our only hope.

Seeking earthly riches and fame will give us no standing before a holy God.

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