Commit
Proverbs 16:3 ESV
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
With a naive, casual reading of this verse, one might assume that every Christian business will succeed. Of course, we know that isn't true. Does that mean that this verse is false too?
Proverbs aren't promises; they're general truths. So when Solomon tells us to commit our work to the Lord, he isn't necessarily telling us that we'll become billionaires. Are the plans of unbelievers not often established though?
In the new covenant, we're told to work 'as unto the Lord'. I think as a spiritual book we have to read this verse spiritually, not as a 'get rich quick' guide. We're to seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness.
We're to invest in the Kingdom of heaven. We're not to horde wealth here. If we commit to generosity, God will empower us to be generous.
'Oh Lord, we're so grateful for your generosity towards us in Christ crucified. May we too be generous, for your honour and praise we pray, amen'.
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