Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. Proverbs 16:8 (NLT)
Real lasting fulfilling success is not in how much we have, but heart peace in whatever we have and wherever we are. A humble life with godliness, is to be chosen over a wealthy lifestyle full of dishonesty. A little honestly earned with a clear conscience is worth more than a lot gained through deceit. Contentment is connected to godliness. Godliness with contentment is great gain – 1Timothy 6:6. But the desire to get rich leads many to harmful temptations, traps, foolish and harmful desires that lead to ruin and destruction – 1Timothy 6:9. More over the love of money which means worshipful devotion to money and material wealth is the root of all evils – 1Timothy 6:10. Life isn’t about having a lot of possessions – Luke 12:15 You can experience contentment by being thankful to God for what you already have – Hebrews 13:5. Let honesty guide and rule your relationships, work, and business.