Riches, Honor, and Long Life
I believe there are some things that almost all people want to have in their lives. These things may not be universal, but I have seen them everywhere I have been in my life. People want to have plenty of money. They want their finances to be secure and to be plenty to meet their needs for years to come. They want to have honor. They want people to think well of them. Yes, I am sure some people don't care about this, but most do. Finally, most people want long life. They want to live a long time and not have to think about dying anytime soon. The Bible tells us the only way to really have these things, It is not the way that most people are trying to have them, though. (Proverbs 22:4) "True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life." Who would have thought it? However, if we will just contemplate these two things, we will be able to see what God is telling us. Then, we can apply them in our lives, so God can bless us. True humility is a rare qual...