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
