Proverbs 28:22 – Chasing After Riches Often Brings Poverty
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Reading through the Bible you will know doubt discover many scriptures that talk about the blessings of God upon His people. Many people then wonder why they are not experiencing those blessings since they view themselves as a Christian.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.