Tag: wealth
The Trap of Caviar Dreams
I Tim. 6:-11 says: 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation…
More Than a Portion – Eccl. Chpt. 6
Last week we talked a lot about the fact that God gives every man and woman the portion that he sees fit. We'll discuss that more today. But let's begin this lesson by comparing two fictional characters: Ebeneezer Scrooge and his nephew Fred. Scrooge is wealthy, but he's also a…
Big Money Illusions – Eccl. 5:8-20
Last week's study was about big dreams and many words. We talked about how bug dreams often lead to meaningless results when they are pursued apart from serving God. As we pick up in verse 8 of this chapter, we transition from big dreams to big money. Remember that, in…
The Preacher Hates Life – Eccl. chpt. 2
Imagine watching a TV interview with someone rich and famous. It could be anyone – your favorite actor, pro athlete, or even a politician. Would you be surprised to hear that person say he or she hated life? Of course. We look at people like that and wonder how they…