A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them. The simpleton never looks, and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12 This verse really hits home for my wife and I this past couple of weeks as my wife has been in the hospital. Luckily we’ve saved up an emergency fund, and we had […]

John answered, “The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same.” Luke 3:11

Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. Proverbs 11:28

He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment. Proverbs 12:11

God paid a great price for you. So don’t become slaves of anyone else. 1 Corinthians 7:23

Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless. Ecclesiastes 5:10

Be generous, and someday you will be rewarded. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. Ecclesiastes 11:1

Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. Psalm 112:5 You’ll always sleep better at night knowing that you’ve dealt fairly and generously with others. Sometimes nothing is better than helping out a neighbor in need.

Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your might… Ecclesiastes 9:10, NIV This verse goes along with another saying that I know I’ve heard before, I think from my father: If you’re going to do something, do it well. Give it your all! There are a multitude of verses in the bible talking […]

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6:6-8 This verse talks about the value of hard work, planning ahead and saving for when times get tough. Just as […]

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. Proverbs 13:20-22 Lots of good stuff in today’s verses. […]

In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. Proverbs 15:6 When you get your income through illicit means, trouble often follows. Be righteous in all your dealings, and you won’t have to worry about things coming back to bite you in the end.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 We need to look to our God for guidance in our lives, whether it is in our relationships, our money or in other matters. If we […]