Too often one of the faulty measures people use for determining the success of a person is how much money they have made. Many people who have stumbled into addiction know that lots of money can be made, but also quickly lost. Too often very wealthy people have lost everything as they fell into the black hole of chasing after their next high.
Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver. (Proverbs 16:16 ERV)
We can take great comfort that as we face both our hurts and our hopes with God, the wisdom and understanding of His written Word shows us where true success in life can be found.
Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat. It is better to be a humble person living among the poor than to share the wealth among the proud. (Proverbs 16:18-19 ERV)
When we think we’ve got it all together and we know all that we need to know without consulting God or others, we are well on our way to relapse. It all begins in our thinking and that’s why it’s important to share with a sponsor or mentor on a regular basis what’s going on between our ears. The wise person is the humble person who knows they still have a lot to learn and are willing to do something about that today. Good people try to avoid evil. They watch what they do and protect themselves. Good things happen to those who learn from their experiences, and the Lord blesses those who trust him. (Proverbs 16:17, 20 ERV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please work in my heart so my desire to live right rather than have what I decide is enough money. Please help me see my hurts and my hope with Your eyes and respond accordingly. Amen
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