Deceitful Riches
Many in our nation, and even our world, latch onto the Constitutional clause “… the pursuit of happiness” and immediately think, “If I get rich, I will find happiness.” For this Independence Day week (here in the States, anyway), I am sharing my entry from Proverbial Thought as a small reminder of what a pursuit of riches can mean.
Proverbs 23:1-3
1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
1 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive. (NIV)
The Wealthiest
Most if not all people who read this live in or were born in a so-called First World nation. These are the wealthiest and most technologically advanced nations.
The standard need of the average citizen here – food, clothing, shelter, etcetera – is usually met.
In fact, today’s passage is probably more of a warning to you if you live in one of these nations, than it…
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