Proverbs 8: Riches, Wealth, Prosperity & Gold
on Friday, February 19, 2016Proverbs 8:18-21 Money Quote saying that every type of wealth and riches are given to the righteous followers of Christ that love his teachings. Proverbs 8:18-21 said:
“With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full” — Proverbs 8:18-21
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This passage from Proverbs is conveying Wisdom (personified as a woman) describing her virtues and benefits. Some key points:
- Wisdom possesses “riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity” – following her path leads to long-lasting wealth, not just temporary riches.
- Wisdom’s “fruit” (her teachings and rewards) are more valuable even than precious gold and silver.
- Wisdom walks in righteousness and justice, suggesting her teachings promote moral uprightness.
- She bestows wealth/makes treasuries full for those who love her (accept her teachings).
Overall it promotes gaining true wealth and prosperity by embracing Wisdom – her teachings have intrinsic and enduring value beyond material riches alone, and loving her virtues leads to bounty rather than just wealth of gold/silver which can be fleeting. It encourages following Wisdom’s righteous paths.