The More You Have, The More You Worry | Ecclesiastes 5:10-12

More money. Bigger house. Better car.

Ever notice how the more we chase after things, the more we need? It’s a bottomless pit—one more raise, one more purchase, one more upgrade. And yet, the hunger never fades.

Solomon saw this firsthand. His conclusion? Wealth never satisfies.

Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day.

Our text today is Ecclesiastes 5:10-12.

He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has their owner but to see them with his eyes? Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or much, but the full stomach of the rich will not let him sleep. — Ecclesiastes 5:10-12

Money is a tool, not a god.

But when we love it—when we live for it—it becomes a cruel master. It promises fulfillment but leaves us restless. It offers comfort but demands more. It makes us feel secure, yet we still fear losing it.

Solomon paints two pictures:

✔ The Laborer: He works hard. He sleeps well. He’s not consumed by getting more—he enjoys what he has.
✔ The Wealthy Hoarder: He has plenty but can’t sleep. Why? Because wealth comes with worry. The more you have, the more you fear losing it.

So what’s the solution?

Contentment.

Not in riches, but in the One who truly satisfies.

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ASK THIS:
Do you view money as a tool or as something that defines your security and success?
Have you ever achieved a financial goal, only to find yourself wanting more?
Do you sleep in peace, or is your mind consumed with financial worries?
What’s one step you can take today to cultivate contentment in Christ rather than chasing wealth?
DO THIS:

Take five minutes today to thank God for what you already have. Then, identify one way you can be generous—whether through giving, serving, or simply appreciating what’s in front of you.

PRAY THIS:

Lord, You are my provider, and in You, I lack nothing. Free me from the love of money and the false promises of wealth. Teach me to find contentment in You alone and to steward my resources with wisdom and generosity. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

Provider.