In the former study, we found that all work has its profit. If we invest ourselves, we do not necessarily have to wait for the pay out. We can see a return on our investment in this life.
"The crown of the wise is their wealth of wisdom, but the foolishness of [self-confident] fools is [nothing but] folly." Proverbs 14:24, Amplified
In any business, a true business man wants to see a return on his investment. If he invests his own money into a up and coming business that has a dynamic product that no one else has, then he just might see a larger return. But with every business, there is risk. It may be a Ponzi scheme, or just another get rich quick scheme.
The same goes for the Christian. We must invest ourselves in the Kingdom of God, but in doing so we are taking a risk. This risk I am speaking of is ridicule and laughter. The world is searching for the next "get rich quick" scam to fill that void they have in their hearts. As for as they are concerned, God is not the answer they are looking for. But unlike the business man, we will always see a return on our investments if we are faithful to the Father.
The fool has nothing but his own folly to look forward to. This is the man or woman who invests their spirits into something that is passing and fleeting. Spiritually, we are all investors. But it must be in something that is secure and everlasting. So as Christians, it is our duty to make that investment so that we can have our return, a return of increasing wisdom. This will be our crown in this life. An investment in the Lord means an increase in wisdom. But to trusts our hearts to any other source is just plain folly.
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