Note, 1. Those that are wise will increase what they have and live
plentifully; their wisdom will teach them to proportion their expenses
to their income and to lay up for hereafter; so that there is a
treasure of things to be desired, and as much as needs be desired, a
good stock of all things convenient, laid up in season, and
particularly of oil, one of the staple commodities of Canaan, Deut.
viii. 8. This is in the habitation, or cottage, of the wise; and it is
better to have an old-fashioned house, and have it well furnished, than
a fine modern one, with sorry housekeeping. God blesses the endeavors
of the wise and then their houses are replenished. 2. Those that are
foolish will misspend what they have upon their lusts, and so bring the
stock they have to nothing. Those manage wretchedly that are in haste
to spend what they had, but not in care which way to get more. Foolish
children spend what their wise parents have laid up. One sinner
destroys much good, as the prodigal son.