Gideon made the gold into an ephod, which he placed in Ophrah, his town. All Israel prostituted themselves by worshiping it there and it became a snare to Gideon and his family. Judges 8:26 Getting a gift or blessing from someone or a group for something that was done extra is always a good thing.... Continue Reading →
Zephaniah 1:18 The Day Of The Lord’s Wrath
Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the LORD's wrath. In the fire of his jealousy the whole earth will be consumed, for he will make a sudden end of all who live on the earth. Zephaniah 1:18 Zephaniah opens his book talking about the great... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 8:10-11 What To Choose
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 8:10-11 Wealth is something that many people strive for. People are always looking for a way to get rich quickly, with as little amount of work as possible.... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119:127-128 Hating The Wrong Path
Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold, and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. Psalm 119:127-128 Love of gold or money is something that many people have a hard time getting past. In the economy of this world money is something that is needed... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119:72 Better Than Gold
The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. Psalm 119:72 Money is something that seems to be needed by everyone. In order to purchase needed food, clothing or housing a person needs money. Because of this, people work hard to get it. They will put... Continue Reading →