Meditate On
Wealth gained by
dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase.
Proverbs 13:11
Honesty—The Only Policy
People who are
hasty for success and wealth often resort to dishonest means. They lie, cheat
and even come up with elaborate scams to deceive the innocent and naïve. They
may succeed for a while, but as God’s Word declares, “wealth gained by
dishonesty will be diminished.”
The same verse
states that “he who gathers by labor will increase.” So my friend, be diligent
in your work. Trust in the Lord’s favor and goodness, and not in get-rich-quick
schemes or scams. Conduct your affairs with honesty and integrity because the
Lord hates “dishonest scales,” but “a just weight is His delight” (Proverbs
11:1).
Beloved, God
wants you blessed and free of lack, but not through compromising your moral
standards. He doesn’t want you losing sleep because you are worried about the
law knocking on your door. So do it His way—honest, diligent work empowered by
His unmerited favor—and enjoy His divine success.
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
