Proverbs 16:8
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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This verse speaks to the value of righteousness and contentment over the pursuit of material wealth. It highlights that living a life in alignment with God's will, where righteousness is prioritized, leads to true blessings, even if one’s material possessions are few. Many in the world are driven by the desire for riches, often sacrificing values for the sake of accumulation, yet this verse reminds us that the true wealth in life is found in righteousness. Contentment, in this sense, does not depend on how much we possess, but on living justly and humbly before God. Even in times of scarcity, righteousness brings peace and fulfillment, while wealth gained by unethical means is empty and brings sorrow. The verse challenges us to evaluate our lives and asks us to place our trust in God's provision, knowing that His blessings are far more valuable than earthly riches. A life of righteousness and contentment brings joy and security, while material wealth without justice only leads to anxiety and dissatisfaction.
Isaiah 32:18
My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;
Psalms 127:1
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it.
Psalms 113:9
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children.
Romans 8:15
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.