The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. (Proverbs 10:22)
Being ‘righteous’ as stated in the previous verse is certainly not without its benefits. A disciplined and orderly life that is focused on shining the love of God to those around us at home, work, etc… will bring prosperity into our lives. However, this prosperity is not the result of losing sleep and continually racking our brains for how to make more money. When we ‘want’ wealth (ie. financial independence), it normally involves a path of sacrifice and hardship in our relationship with God and others to get it. We’re too busy, and we can’t afford to be generous ‘at this time’. This is not God’s way. "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33).
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