IT’S NOT WRONG…
And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. (Eclesiastes 5:19 NLT)
Is it wrong to enjoy your job? Is it wrong to enjoy having a nice home or taking vacations with your family? Is it wrong to have riches? Observe 4 things in this passage:
1.- It’s not wrong to receive riches.
It’s good if we know how to live with purpose.
… it is a good thing to receive wealth from God… (Ecles. 5:19 NLT)
2.- They must be from God.
They shouldn’t be riches dirty with blood, exploitation, injustice or lies. They shouldn’t be the product of illegal business or theft.
The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.(Prov. 10:22)
3.- It’s good to have good health.
…and it is a good thing…. the good health to enjoy it…. (Ecles. 5:19 NLT)
4.- It’s not wrong to enjoy the fruit of your honest work.
It is a good thing… To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. (Ecles. 5:19 NLT)
And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. (Eclesiastes 5:19 NLT)
Think about it:
What do you think of riches?
Why do you think health is more important than wealth?
What do you do to enjoy the fruit of your work?