Solomon outlines one of the key principles of financial success in this proverb -- telling your money where it is going to go. When people b

Do not become so committed to money that you are willing to ignore righteousness, justice, truth. If you go down the path of shady ethics an

The crown is that which is obvious to others of your level of honor and prestige. When a person lives a wise life, there are evidences all o

You either make yourself work hard or someone else will make you work hard. It is your choice, but you will work hard. It is always more ple

This proverb is one of a string of proverbs that deals with wealth. Solomon comes at this topic from a number of different angles. But he wa

You must treat people right. You must not take advantage of people just because you can.  I have watched what seemed like this situation bei

Do not allow the corruption of business transactions to become the norm. It is destructive to society.  Many times you will have the chance

Be careful of how your attitude will change based upon your own resources. Jesus himself said that it is the poor in spirit who will associa

There are often grandiose plans and big talk but someone must actually do work. Someone must actually do something. It may be small or seemi

"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children and the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous" good This is the Hebrew word tob, which is pleasant, agreeable, good, beneficial. The idea of a good man is very similar to the idea of a righteous man. These two ideas are used synonymously in this proverb. They exhibit positive righteousness. They glow with the love of God, seeking to benefit and bless and meet the needs of those around them. They realiz

You need to realize that certain qualities must be in place to handle wealth or it will destroy you. Also, one needs to realize that wealth

Seeking wealth is not the goal of wisdom, but you will gain understanding. Therefore, you will gain an ability or gifts that will fill the t

It is interesting that Solomon needs to help people see the value of the information that he has shared. It is too easy to pass by relationa

The dwelling of the wise is a place filled with stored-up treasure: treasure that took a while to amass; treasure that took self-denial to b

The abundance that you may have might not be monetary. It might be love itself. It might be some service. It might be time. It might be a li

Many couples have the idea that their marriage should have enough money for many, if not all, of their desires, as well as their spouse’s de

In order to gain control over your life, you must more deeply engage your soul and evaluate the temptations and desires that present themsel

The idea of reproof being education about how you come across to others and their expectations of you is probably the most helpful way of se

Solomon is selling the advantages of going after wisdom. Everything that temptation promises, wisdom actually delivers with none of the bitt

This is a money principle many in America are violating. We would rather be comfortable than be prepared. It is impossible to have the reser