We talk a lot about how to grow wealth, but let’s flip the coin.
Because Proverbs doesn’t just teach you how to earn—it teaches you how people lose what they’ve worked so hard for.

And spoiler alert: it’s not about bad luck—it’s about bad choices.

The Fastest Way to Lose Wealth?

Ignore God’s principles.
Live outside of biblical integrity.
That’s how you lose what matters most—even if your bank account looks full for a while.

Let’s break it down with a few Proverbs:

Proverbs Warnings on Wealth

Proverbs 28:8

“Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.”

Translation:
If you’re making money by taking advantage of the struggling, it’s temporary.
God has a way of redistributing wealth when injustice is involved.

Proverbs 1:19

“Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it.”

The pursuit of shady money doesn’t just cost your finances—it drains your soul.

Proverbs 11:18

“A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.”

If your business runs on manipulation or deceit, don’t be surprised when your foundation cracks.

Proverbs 21:6

“A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.”

You might “win” in the short term.
But lies are landmines. Eventually, something blows up.

What’s the Core Issue?

When we ignore God’s ways in the pursuit of money, we’re not just making bad decisions—we’re misplacing our trust.

We fear risk more than we trust God.
We chase gain more than we pursue righteousness.
We justify shady deals because “it’s business.”

But God doesn’t separate your business from your beliefs.
He’s Lord over both.

So, How Do You Lose Wealth?

• By charging more because someone’s desperate

• By lying on forms, contracts, or taxes

• By cutting corners no one “will notice”

• By manipulating the weak to serve the strong

• By chasing money harder than you chase your calling

What Should We Do Instead?

• Charge fair prices. Bless people, not burden them.

• Work with integrity, even when it’s slower or harder.

• Sow righteousness. God promises the harvest.

• Let your business reflect Kingdom values.

Final Thought

Want to lose your wealth fast?
Ignore God’s Word and chase the world’s ways.

But if you want peace, provision, and purpose—then build your business on truth, kindness, and integrity.

Because when you do it God’s way, you don’t just get rich—you become someone rich in faith, wisdom, and impact.

And that’s the kind of wealth that never fades.

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