Solomon
was well qualified to speak about material things because he “surpassed all the
kings of the earth in riches and wisdom” (1 Kings 10:23). His
advice? “Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease!
Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make
themselves wings; they fly away like an eagle toward heaven” (Prov. 23:4-5). His
recommended course of action was, “Apply your heart to instruction, and your
ears to words of knowledge. . . . For surely there is a hereafter, and your
hope will not be cut off” (vv.12,18).
The best
things in life are the eternal riches that come from God’s goodness and grace
in Jesus Christ. We do not hold them in our hands, but in our hearts.
Our
greatest riches are the riches we have in God. (RBC)
