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Proverbs 11:28

Wealth is an unreliable foundation — it cannot hold the weight of a life's trust. Those who put their security in riches will fall when riches fail. But the righteous person flourishes — like a green, fruit-bearing branch connected to a living tree (a picture of connection to God).

Memory phrase: Trust God, not riches.

Talk about it: What is one thing money cannot do for you no matter how much you have?

Prayer: God, help me trust You more than money.

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