December 1

When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. — Prov 23:5 BSB

People are often deceived by what they consider valuable in this world. They believe that the things they can see—gold, land, and stocks—are the true treasures. They work hard to acquire these, thinking they are building wealth. They live in luxury, surrounded by fine houses and all the trappings of success, calling themselves millionaires. But one day, these supposed riches can vanish, flying away like birds. Or, they might keep their wealth, but when they die, none of it can go with them. When a rich man dies, people ask, “How much did he leave?” The answer is always the same: “He left it all.”

If people only realized that there are things that will never fade or disappear, they would stop living for material wealth. They would pass by these glittering illusions and seek the true riches. The one who is rich toward God is the real millionaire.