Prosperity

Proverbs 8:18-21 – With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

Proverbs 3:1-2 – My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Job 28:18 – Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

Psalm 5:8 – Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies—make your way straight before me.

Psalm 1:6 – For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

Application:

• ·         Normally the righteous are prosperous and happy, but sometimes it is the wicked who are strong and prosperous, temporary though that may be.
• ·         The “wife of noble character” is valued who fears the Lord and is therefore wise.
• ·         The psalmist prays that God will so direct him that his enemies will have no grounds for malicious accusations.
• ·         May the way down which you lead me be straight, level and smooth, free from obstacles and temptations.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV