Whoever loves money is never satisfied. The sleep of a laborer is sweet, butthe abundance of the rich permits them no sleep. - P95
Everyone comes nakedfrom their mother‘s womb, and so they depart. When God gives someonewealth and possessions and the ability to enjoy them and be happy in theirtoil, this is a gift from God. - P95
In worldly standards, there is nothing more powerful than money. Butin this passage, the Teacher reminds us that the pursuit of money andriches can be dangerously elusive and frustrating. - P96
With greater wealthcomes more demands and desires. Ironically, people who do not havemuch money often seem to live with a greater sense of satisfaction andpeace. - P96
The greatest reality check for those who are obsessed with thepursuit of wealth is that no one can take anything with them whenthey die. - P96
Christians should adopt a healthy perspective on money andwealth by finding satisfaction in God alone. - P96
True contentment comeswhen we are filled with gratitude for every gift from God, especiallythe gift of life. - P96
God is a generous Father. We, therefore, need to learn to celebrate everygift from Him with a sense of gratitude. - P96
It does not matter whether wehave much or little. The important thing is to acknowledge that what-ever we have is a gift from God. - P96
The problem comes when we attemptto derive our joy from God‘s gifts rather than God Himself. - P96
Wealth was
never meant to be the source of our joy. - P96
When our hearts becomeattached to the treasures of this world, we lose the joy that only Godcan give. - P96
But when our hearts are focused on God, then we will seeHis blessings with the proper perspective. - P96
We will learn to enjoy themwithout turning them into idols. - P96
Dear Lord, today I choose to delight in You alone. As I go through my day, mayYour Spirit open my eyes to see and experience the joy of Your blessings in newand fresh ways. In Jesus‘ name, amen - P96
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