SEDUCED

Job 36:18
But watch out, or you
may be seduced with wealth.
Don't let yourself be bribed into sin.



Wealth isn't wrong and being wealthy isn't a bad thing. After all, God promised wealth to His people. However, there are only two ways by which we can derive wealth. The first (and best way) is through God’s provision. The second (and lesser way) is through man’s way. God’s way brings joy to the blessed, while man’s way leads to pride growing within the hearts of men. David asked in Psalm 49:5-6, “Why should I fear in times of trouble, when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me, those who trust in their wealth and boast of their great riches?” James 4:6 says, “But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’” In the pursuit of wealth, one should relinquish their pride because God will oppose that which you do in your pride. More properly, become wealthy by letting God be the source of your riches. Have the foresight to not be seduced by the thought that you can be a self-made man with no consequences.