When Wealth Grows Wings: A Biblical Call to Refocus Our Pursuit
“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings;
they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”
— Proverbs 23:4–5, KJV
In our age of hustle culture and social media glamor, the relentless pursuit of wealth has become almost a virtue. Yet the Word of God, in sharp contrast, lovingly warns us: do not wear yourself out trying to be rich. Why? Because wealth is fleeting. It makes itself wings, soaring away like an eagle into the heavens—elusive, unpredictable, and never fully secure.
But deeper still is this spiritual truth: you cannot set your eyes on wealth without taking them off of Jesus. That’s a sobering realization.
A Question of Focus: What Are You Looking At?
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…”
— Hebrews 12:2, KJV
The problem is not that money exists, nor that believers may come into possession of it. The issue lies in fixation—in setting our eyes on wealth as our measure of success or security.
Proverbs 23 warns us that such obsession is not only exhausting, it is futile. Like chasing the wind, the pursuit of riches often leads to spiritual emptiness (Ecclesiastes 5:10). More importantly, Jesus Himself taught:
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other…
Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
— Matthew 6:24, KJV
The choice is not merely between good and bad, but between what is eternal and what will fade away.
The Kingdom First Principle
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;
and all these things shall be added unto you.”
— Matthew 6:33, KJV
Jesus doesn't ignore our physical needs. In fact, He assures us that our Heavenly Father knows what we need (Matthew 6:32). But the divine order matters: Seek the Kingdom first, and then He will add all that is necessary.
This is not a prosperity formula—it is a promise of sufficiency, not surplus. It is a call to live in dependence upon God's provision, not your own ambition.
A Modern Warning: The Wealth Gospel and the Wearied Soul
In a global climate of economic instability, the message of “more, faster, now” has invaded even Christian circles. Many fall into the trap of equating financial blessing with divine approval. But this thinking stands in stark contradiction to the lives of the apostles, the sufferings of Job, and even the earthly poverty of Christ Himself.
“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.”
— 1 Timothy 6:7, KJV
The love of money has led many to ruin—not just financially, but spiritually (1 Timothy 6:10). The church must reject this subtle idolatry and return to the simplicity of faith and contentment in Christ.
A Call to Repentance: Redirect Your Gaze
If you’ve found yourself consumed by the desire for wealth—if your mind constantly replays thoughts of financial increase or material gain—hear this as a loving call from your Father:
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
— Colossians 3:2, KJV
Turn your eyes back to the eternal. Fix them on Christ, who never fades, never flies away, and never fails.
The Gospel Invitation
The greatest wealth you can possess is not measured in dollars, but in the redemption purchased by Jesus Christ.
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,
thou shalt be saved.”
— Romans 10:9, KJV
Acknowledge your need.
Turn from sin.
Trust in Christ alone.
Enter into an inheritance that moth and rust cannot corrupt (Matthew 6:20).
Final Encouragement
Let this truth anchor you today:
“The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich,
and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
— Proverbs 10:22, KJV
May you pursue depth over dollars, obedience over obsession, and the Kingdom above all else.
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