Proverbs 23:17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long. 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Workshops could be organized by those who are already skilled in various trades to teach the basic skills so that, at the very least, persons could help themselves around the home, instead of having to shell out green backs for every little thing that may need to be done. That’s what the Amish do; they pass on to the next generation, skills and trades, learned and practiced by their progenitors, so that the up and coming can sustain themselves, wherever in the world they may find themselves.
Persons will not need a horse and buggy to do this; the opportunities are literally at our fingertips, and since God is more practical and down to earth in His instructions to His people, the least we can do is to consider it, lest some unforeseen disruption cause some to panic unnecessarily. As we close, it is of tremendous importance for the Christian to consult with God in all the affairs of life. Heroes often become zeros, when the fear and the knowledge of God is not before the faces of persons who are not guided by the Spirit of God.
Let us then pay heed to the counsels given to us in the Scriptures, for they are given for our best good, and the well-being of our posterity. Godliness with contentment is a much more valuable aspiration, than chasing the elusive dream of trying to get rich quickly. Thus, we will end with a passage of scripture that will help us to navigate the difficulties and perils of the day, and may God bless all well-directed efforts to live in harmony with that which is written.
Proverbs 23:4 Labor not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!