Bible Times 96

  The Man Who Feared Every Expense : The Story of a Man Who Counted His Coins but Forgot Their Purpose Biblical Foundation: Luke 14:28; Proverbs 21:20; Ecclesiastes 5:10   The Man Who Feared Every Expense In a small village nestled between green hills and golden fields, there lived a man named Eliab. He was a hardworking merchant who had built his wealth through years of patience, careful planning, and strict control over his spending. Every morning, Eliab opened his wooden chest, counted his coins, and recorded his expenses in a small leather-bound book. He knew the price of every loaf of bread, every measure of grain, and every piece of cloth he sold. Nothing escaped his attention, and no purchase was too small to be examined. The villagers admired his discipline. They often came to him when they needed advice about saving money. “Eliab,” they would say, “you have prospered because you understand the value of money.” Eliab would smile and reply, “A coin saved...