Proverbs 31:16 KJV
You need to have skills to succeed in the marketplace even
though you are a Christian. The woman described by Solomon must have caught his
attention because of her skill. She was a skilled businesswoman. She considers
a field to see if it is worth buying and then goes ahead to plant a vineyard. A
vineyard is a plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking,
but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice. The science,
practice and study of vineyard production is known as viticulture. (Wikipedia)
She bought the field so she could have a harvest of grapes
and from it make wine and other by products. She perceiveth that her
merchandise is good. Buying and selling has always been the way to create wealth.
Wealth creation and accumulation are a major part of God’s kingdom that cannot
be ignored because of spirituality. Too many times we confuse wealth to mean
that a person is not spiritual enough. It is what the wealth is used for that we
should question. The number one skill to wealth creation is the ability to
sell. Wealth must be used for the kingdom of God. The power to get wealth is
included in the covenant with God.
We were also bought at a price. You were bought with a
price; do not become slaves of men. (1 Corinthians 7:23) God had to make this spiritual
transaction for our sakes. The blood of Jesus atones for our sins so that all men
can come freely to God. We no longer need the blood of animals. Therefore, there
is power in the blood of Jesus. We worship God in spirit and in truth with
gratitude knowing fully well that without him we are nothing. Do not depend on
your wealth because it is temporary but store up treasures in heaven where moth
and rust cannot destroy, and thieves cannot break in and steal.
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