Crazy Money! Foolish Spending
It’s Crazy Money Day!
I’ve read a lot of Crazy Money stories, but this one is literally off the wall! On November 20, 2024, a piece of “art,” quote-unquote, attracted a lot of attention at Sotheby’s auction in New York. Handlers wore white gloves and stood on both sides of this picture. Viewing it online, I realized I could be an artist! You know why? It was a banana duct-taped to a wall. Bidding started at $800,000 but soon jumped into the millions. The final offer was $5.2 million, including one million for fees to the auction house. The buyer is a cryptocurrency entrepreneur named Justin Sun. He ate the banana at the press conference. Now that’s crazy. Join me in praying that we will be wise with money as we look at the words of King Solomon in Proverbs 3:
“Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.” (Proverbs 3:13-18)
You have the awesome privilege and responsibility to steward what God provides for you. Ask Him for wisdom and run from any “off the wall” financial advice! Manage money wisely this year and set an example for those who need hope.
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