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Proverbs 28:19 (KJV) He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

One of the traditions of the Jews was that a rabbi had to have training in some trade.  I’m not sure if that’s an actual part of the law or just tradition, but you think of how even the apostle Paul had the trade of a tent maker.  This was so they could support themselves if it came down to it.

I wonder if this verse in the book of Proverbs is leading us in that direction.  There are so many things that we think are wonderful.  The problem is they don’t pay the bills.  The CSB makes us a little more clear,

Proverbs 28:19 (CSB) The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

I have known men in the ministry who are this way.  They are called by God.  They are going to change the world.  So they put their wives to work and let their children go hungry.  It is very noble.  It is chasing fantasies.

So?  God calls us to many things, but in the process of calling us does not abandon the basic responsibilities of life.  Don’t allow infatuation with grace and glory to make you abandon the basics of the law.