10 Essential Lessons About Money From The Book Of Proverbs

Money. We all deal with it, but few know what to think about it. Our culture and even our friends and family can give us conflicting messages: money is power; money is a curse; money corrupts; money means you've made it. Unfortunately, many Christians feel just as conflicted. Some fear wealth, feeling that the way to godliness is cutting oneself off from worldly concerns, especially financial ones. Some fear wealth is only an illusion; only the immaterial matters. Others, taking a cue from prosperity preachers, feel that riches much be a sign of favor and blessing from God. And if they aren't rich, either they don't have enough faith or God is cruelly withholding what is good. Many find themselves caught between these two extremes. How are Christians to view money? Does God care how we use our financial resources, and if so, what should we do? The book of Proverbs gives us a treasure trove of insights into how Christians should view and use wealth. Here are ten essential lessons.