“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right” (Proverbs 16:8).

There was a man in town that lived wickedly all of his life. Though he was a shrewd businessman, everyone knew he had made his fortune at the expense of others. He was dishonest, promoted gambling, and became very well-to-do as he fed off people who lost lots of money as he gained in his fortunes. The day came when this rich man died. Marty and Jacob talked about him as they ate their breakfast at McDonald’s. “I couldn’t help but think of him this past week when I read in my devotions from Proverbs 16. Jacob, I am so thankful that I know the Lord Jesus as my Savior, and even though I have very little in this world’s goods I am far better off than he ever was,” Marty said with sincerity. “He made his millions by unrighteousness. I’ll be very glad with the little that I have knowing that the Lord Jesus is in charge of my life.” How about you? How will this verse play out in your life today?

For today: Keep the Lord and His ways in focus. You’ll be glad that you did.