1. Keep God's commands in your heart (1-6)

How can I be healthy or popular or rich? According to Solomon, God's commands held in our hearts will give us health, long life, prosperity (2)--and many friends (4). What, then, are God's commands? First of all, we must trust in the Lord with all our hearts, and not depend on our human understanding. We must acknowledge his Lordship in all our ways, and he will show us how to live. If we want many faithful friends, then we must be a faithful friend.

2. Fear God; honor him with your wealth (7-10)

If we cast out our pride, if we fear God, and if we shun evil we will be healthy. How can we be rich? Only with God's blessing. God does not want our leftovers. He wants our firstfruits. If we honor God by bringing to him our firstfruits, he will bless us with an abundant harvest.

Application: Lord, teach me to trust you with my whole heart and not depend on my own ideas.
One Word: Trust in the Lord