Tuesday, August 21: Wisdom from Proverbs

Proverbs is a practical book filled with "sound bites" of God's wisdom. As we read, we need to remember that a proverb isn't a promise that God will always respond to our behavior in a certain way, but a memorable phrase that points to truth beyond itself. Proverbs are God's guidelines for wise living, not his guarantees for prosperity or blessing.

Read Proverbs 13:7

One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;

another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Reflect

Many people waste money on things they don't need just to appear wealthy or cool or smart. According to this proverb, these people will end up poor. In other words, don't waste your money on useless things.

Respond

In what ways do you waste your resources on unneeded things? How might you be pretending to be rich?