Daily Devotions

 

Proverbs 28:25

"The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper."

In Hebrew, the word translated prosper carries the sense of being “fattened”—to be enriched, anointed, or satisfied. It speaks less of financial gain and more of a deep inner fullness. Perhaps the key to contentment is not the pursuit of more, but the experience of God’s satisfying presence.

Greed, on the other hand, never satisfies. It breeds conflict, envy, and strife—turning relationships sour and communities fragile. In contrast, those who trust in the Lord find themselves enriched, not simply with material things, but with peace, joy, and the assurance that their needs are in God’s hands.

In our 21st-century world, the word prosper often makes us think of financial success. But maybe a better word here is enriched. The person who places faith in God discovers a richness of life that cannot be measured by a bank account: contentment, peace, gratitude, and generosity.

A wealthy businessman was once asked, “How much money is enough?” He smiled wryly and replied, “Just a little more.”

That’s the problem with greed—it always asks for more, yet never satisfies. It keeps us chasing what cannot fill the soul. But trust in God shifts the question. Instead of asking, “How much is enough?” we begin to say, “The Lord is enough.”That’s the enrichment Proverbs points us toward.

Prayer

Gracious Lord,
Guard me from the trap of greed and restless striving.
Teach me to trust in You as my source of true enrichment.
Satisfy my soul with Your presence,
so that I may find joy not in possessions,
but in Your faithful love.
Make me generous in spirit,
peaceful in relationships,
and content in all circumstances.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.