As we look at money management through the lens of King Solomon, you have already figured out that the Bible has no verses such as, “Thou shalt not spend money on a new TV” or “Put your money in the stock market for seven years and you shall reap a great harvest.” But grasping a biblical worldview and a correct perspective of God’s wisdom that is available to us is a game changer for how we handle our money and all our resources. God teaches us principles to live by that have worked for generations. If these were good enough for Solomon, they are good enough for us. Today, we move on to Proverbs chapter 4.

“Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.” My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. and lead you in straight paths. When you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble. Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life. (Proverbs 4:4-13 NLT)

The promises we are offered in this passage are so powerful. But what is always the one prerequisite for them to be able to work in our lives? Adoption. Obedience. He says, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands.” That is where success begins.

Don’t you want to lead a long, good life in a straight path? Aren’t you ready to walk and not be held back? Are you ready to run and not stumble? Know that is exactly what God wants to do in your life right now. But again, this starts with agreeing to follow Him and His ways and His will.

Rather than reading the passage again, I’m just going to list the key words. Meditate on these with me. Take them in like clean, mountain air. Let them go deep into your spirit and revive and restore you. Believe these to be true for you.

“Wisdom. Good judgment. Protection. A guard. Greatness. Honor. A long, good life on straight paths. You won’t be held back. You won’t stumble. The keys to life. She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown. (from Proverbs 4:4-13 NLT)

God wants to bring these good things of His into your life.

Pray with me: “Father, I ask You for wisdom, for good judgment, for protection, to experience Your greatness and honor. I commit my steps to You so I won’t be held back and I won’t stumble.  As above, so below.”