Proverbs 17:1-2 (ESV)
1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.
2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully
and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
A dry piece of bread alone, without oil, vinegar, or even butter, served in the presence of security and love, is better than a beautiful banquet accompanied by fighting. So a humble lifestyle with harmony surpasses a lifestyle of the rich and famous. A birthright is not the only criteria for determining an inheritance. The faithful servant will often receive as much if not more than the natural-born son upon the death of a just master. Healthy relationships are of more value than material stuff. If you don’t have much when it comes to finances, but you have strong family bonds, good friends, and are connected with brothers and sisters in Christ, then you are blessed. Appreciate the things that money can’t buy and a lack of money can’t lose. If you have no godly relationships, get involved in a ministry at your church. Make your life about serving others. You will gain treasure in this life and the next one.