Proverbs 23:4-5

The Book of Proverbs encourages us to work hard. But some people work too hard, because they want to become wealthy. These people suffer because they use all their energy in their work. Their families suffer too. We ought to be sensible.

We can lose our money quickly. When we die, we cannot take our money with us (Luke 12:16-21; 1 Timothy 6:7). Many things matter more than money. Love is more important than money. Wisdom is more important than money. And God is more important than money or anything else.

v6 Do not eat a selfish man’s food!

Do not allow his good food to tempt you!

v7 His thoughts and attitude are always about himself.

He says, ‘Eat and drink!’ But he does not really want you to take any of his food.

v8 This man will make you feel ill.

When you speak with him, you waste your time.