Respectful Riches
“ Riches and honor are with me, Enduring riches and righteousness .” Proverbs 8:18 NKJV Without prejudice to wealth accumulated from trading activities on the stock markets, the riches generated through the application of travailing activities have more honour attached. While the stock-driven riches can indulge in the activities of unknown individuals who are possibly engaged in questionable practices, self-engaged riches invite the use of personal wisdom, diligence and discretion. Notwithstanding the chosen path among the list of options available, the psalmist presents the fundamental use of the wisdom of God in the pursuit of respectful riches. This is the principle that emphasizes the absolute dependence on the fear of God and the pursuit of His divine counsel in project executions and all of life’s engagements. Sometimes, those who toe the path of righteousness in the pursuit of riches do not often get quick and flashy rewards from fellow men; but they are definite...