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 naive. 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
