Riches are Not Forever - Proverbs 27:24

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds”, and in chapter twenty-seven and verse twenty-four of Proverbs Solomon said, “riches are not forever” where we read,

For riches are not for ever:

and does the crown endure to every generation?

The verse begins, “For riches are not for ever:” Solomon began with the words, “for riches” or “because, since and on account that treasure and wealth” “are not for ever” which means “do not exist unto futurity, evermore, perpetually and for long duration”. Solomon said the reason his listeners and readers were to pay careful attention to their flocks and herds was because treasure and wealth would not last perpetually. 

The verse goes on to say, “and does the crown endure to every generation?” Solomon continued with the words, “and does the crown” or “and is it true that the consecration, coronation or enthronement” “endure to every generation” which means “last and remain to each, all, the whole and everyone of the periods, ages or posterity”? Solomon asked whether his readers and listeners thought that the coronation and rule of a person lasts throughout all periods and ages. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon why we are to attend to the gifts and belongings God Almighty gives to us. Because earthly wealth and treasures are temporary, God wants us to put our efforts and time into managing that which is eternal. He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put within us a desire to use the temporary treasures and authority He give us to gain His eternal wealth. (See Luke 16:11)

Next time Solomon shares about, “hay, tender grass and herbs”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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