Be Still And Know

Proverbs 10:16 Money, sex and power have always had an enormous influence on the way people live, and so it isn’t surprising that the book of Proverbs often speaks about them. All three are capable of enormous good and great happiness. But they can also be destructive and lead to deep misery. The writer was particularly conscious of the power of money and he knew that it was the character of a person that would determine how well it was used. A godly person will be blessed by their earnings, whether they are great or small. They will know that all money has come from the hand of God, and will seek to use it in a way that is a blessing to others. I love the wise words of John Wesley, who famously told people to “get all you can, save all you can and give all you can”. Through the centuries Christian churches and charities have been wonderfully supported by wealthy people who have been willing to share their money generously with others. But whether we are wealthy or not, whatever we have been given c