-RICHES OF
THE SOUL ~

-Proverbs 30:1-9
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Give me neither
poverty nor riches--
feed me with the
food allotted to me.
--Proverbs 30:8
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A man identified in the Bible as Agur had a unique perspective on riches when he asked God to grant him two requests before he died.

First, he said, "Remove falsehood and lies far from me" (Prov. 30:8). Integrity is a key to living without anxiety. When we have nothing to hide, we have nothing to fear. Deceit enslaves; honesty liberates. Then he said, "Give me neither poverty nor riches--feed me with the food allotted to me" (v.8).

Contentment springs from trusting God as our supplier and gratefully accepting what He provides. Agur said of the Creator that He "established all the ends of the earth...He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him" (vv.4-5).

Integrity and contentment are riches of the soul that are available to all. Our Lord is pleased to give these treasures to everyone who asks.

Contentment does not come from wealth--
It's not something you can buy;
Contentment comes to give you peace
When you depend on God's supply.
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-Discontentment makes us poor
while contentment makes us rich!

--ODB/DM