Seeking True Riches

True wisdom is of so great a price, that all the treasures of the world cannot purchase it.  But Proverbs 2:4 promises that God will reveal the knowledge of Himself to those who seek Him, if they pursue such knowledge with the effort characteristic of those seeking silver and gold.  The Bible uses such comparisons to convey to us some idea of the priceless value of spiritual things.  Having a strong conviction of their worth is the fruit of faith.  The Christian should love God’s word above all things.  We are very foolish if we measure our happiness by worldly possessions or wealth. God has wisely ordained that in both the natural and spiritual realms, the most valuable treasures are obtained only by diligence and hard work. The Lord’s purpose in this is to make us prize more highly things of greater value.  The profit from God’s word is more valuable than anything we might lose in following Christ.  Whatever else we have, if we are rich in faith we are rich in God’s eyes.