What Are You Chasing? (Proverbs 15)
It’s a sad day when the rich realize that money doesn’t buy happiness. Who are the rich? Well, by the world’s standards you and I are rich but are we content? Proverbs 15 speaks to this: it’s better to have a little and trust the Lord than have a lot and live in turmoil. It’s better to have a simple meal in a loving home than a feast with hatred served on the side. What’s the lesson? Rather than chasing material things, seek first the kingdom of God and be rich in love.
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About the Guest
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It’s a sad day when the rich realize that money doesn’t buy happiness. Who are the rich? Well, by the world’s standards you and I are rich but are we content? Proverbs 15 speaks to this: it’s better to have a little and trust the Lord than have a lot and live in turmoil. It’s better to have a simple meal in a loving home than a feast with hatred served on the side. What’s the lesson? Rather than chasing material things, seek first the kingdom of God and be rich in love.
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Ron Deal
Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, and the author and Consulting Editor of the Smart Stepfamily Series of books including the bestselling Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages® and Becoming Stepfamily Smart (with Dr. Gary Chapman), The Smart Stepfamily: 7 Steps to a Healthy Family, and ...more
Have you ever met a rich person who was miserable?
Ron: Have you ever met a rich person who was miserable?
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Ron: Man, I have. It’s a sad day when the rich realize that money doesn’t buy happiness. Okay, just now I know you were thinking about someone who has a lot more money than you but the truth is, by the world’s standards you and I are rich. But are we content?
Proverbs 15 speaks to this. It’s better to have a little and trust the Lord than have a lot and live in turmoil. It’s better to have a simple meal in a loving home than a feast with hatred served on the side. What’s the lesson? Rather than chasing material things, seek first the kingdom of God and be rich in love. This is family wealth. For FamilyLife Blended®, I’m Ron Deal.
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