When I read this proverb for the first time, I probably didn’t want to apply it to myself.  But I understand more and more each day the wisdom that lies with in these words.

“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.” – Proverbs 23:4

God is directing us in this way, not to keep us from anything but to give us a peace that passes all understanding.  The world constantly bombards us with messages, business opportunities, etc., all promising us riches beyond our wildest imaginations, if we do this. If we joing this downline. If we obtain this degree.  And I am not encouraging anyone not to work for what you desire, but I will encourage to do exactly what God asks of us.  Don’t work just to get rich, but do a work that you love to do, and that impacts people.  Because what we do for Christ is the only thing that lasts. 

I am reminded by a quote I saw on facebook today, “Try not to become a man of success, but a man of value.” -Albert Einstein

I think God would even agree with this statement.  Thanks Dawn Humphrey for sharing that bit of knowledge.