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"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom
to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they
are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off
to the sky like an eagle." Proverbs 23:4-5

The only thing certain about riches—is that they are
uncertain.

Oh the deadness, the barrenness, the listlessness, the
heartlessness to anything that is divine and heavenly—
which always attends such professors who are resolved
to be rich, or great, or somebody in the world! Oh the
time, the thoughts, the strength, the spirits that these
men spend upon the world—while their souls lie a-bleeding,
and eternity is hastening upon them! Men who are highly
and fully resolved to be rich—will certainly forget God,
undervalue Christ, grieve the Spirit, slight ordinances,
and neglect such gracious opportunities as might make
them happy forever. Rich Felix had no leisure to
hear poor Paul, though the hearing of a sermon
might have saved his soul. "As Paul discoursed on
righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come,
Felix was afraid and said—That's enough for now! You
may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for
you." Acts 24:24-25





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