Proverbs 22:28-29; 23:1-9
A lifestyle of honest hard work is a sign of wisdom. A God-informed value system will provide healthy guidelines for this. Further, there’s a benefit to good stewardship of resources (including money earned). Proverbs 23:4-5 reminds us that money is a tool that will not last forever. We should think through our value-based approach to it. It is possible to be a good steward of money without being a miserable companion. Receiving God’s love and provision brings joy. We can love God with our best and love our neighbors in the same way we care for ourselves.