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If Jeff Bezos finds his richness in unique adventures, and Bill Gates finds it in peace from financial worries, and Solomon—despite his staggering wealth—found life to be meaningless, what then are we really chasing?
The answer isn’t just freedom from bills. It’s freedom from fear, from anxiety, from emptiness.
Because at the heart of it all, the truest financial freedom isn’t just about having enough—it’s about being complete in all aspect of life. Whether it is physical, emotional, relational, financial or even spiritual, composed this areas so that you can be whole in those areas. Something that we can find in the succeeding lines of this blog. If you find something valuable, would you please let me know on the comment section or if you have suggestions please contact us to improve my site.
When Wealth Isn’t Enough
King Solomon had everything the world could offer: gold, palaces, power, wisdom, and honor. He was the Jeff Bezos of the Old Testament—but infinitely more. Yet, his honest conclusion in Ecclesiastes is sobering:
“I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.” – Ecclesiastes 1:14
How can a man with such abundance call it all “meaningless”? It’s because, deep down, the human soul longs not for more stuff—but for true satisfaction. A life rich with purpose. A peace that can’t be bought. A hope that doesn’t rust.
As a husband and father, my greatest joy is not just seeing our needs met—but seeing my family thrive in peace, joy, and love. I used to think that as long as I earned more, saved more, and gave more, I’d feel truly “free.” But freedom didn’t come until I surrendered my finances—and my life—to God.
There’s a quiet power in knowing my sons, Isaac and Israel, will grow up not just in a financially stable home—but in a spiritually rooted one.
The True Sign of Financial Freedom
It’s not in the figures in your bank account—but in the faith that anchors your soul.
It’s not just freedom to buy things—but freedom from fear.
It’s not just about retiring early—but rising daily with purpose.
And it’s not just being debt-free—but being eternally free.
A Call to Begin Your Richest Life
Friend, if you’ve been chasing wealth hoping it will bring you peace, maybe it’s time to shift the chase. Perhaps financial freedom is closer than you think—not in numbers, but in the One who never changes.
If today you want to experience the richer life Jesus offers, you can start with a simple, sincere prayer:
“Lord Jesus, I’ve been searching for fulfillment in the wrong places. Today, I realize true freedom is found in You. I accept You as my Savior and my source of peace. Teach me to trust You with my life, my finances, and my future. Amen.”
Let’s Journey Together
If you prayed that prayer, I’d love to walk alongside you. Whether it’s growing in financial wisdom, deepening your spiritual life, or simply connecting with someone who understands your journey—I’m here.
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Let’s pursue a life that’s not just financially free—but eternally rich.
Jeff Bezos Wealth
On this post, we will learn more about understanding the source of richer life that will bring us to a genuine Financial Freedom that we are trying to point out. But let's define a richer life? Is it having more possessions, more houses, more cars, more friends, more philanthropic work? Although it adds up to your credentials to having a fulfilled life. Does that give you a richer life? You could say that at least. On that note, let's listen to the richest person in the world, what does he say about having a rich life?
Jeff Bezos "We went to Norway for three days and we stayed in an ice hotel. We went dog sledding. We went to a wolf preserve and actually got to interact with timber wolves. It really was an incredible vacation, a pretty incredible holiday,” says Bezos. “We got it all done in three and a half days. It was amazing.” Do you think he is having a rich life? That is an absolute yes! I would want to do that and experience dog sledding in an ice hotel and do it in 3 and a half days only. That would be a lot of fun.
Take a look at this, Bill Gates, another billionaire, said this when he was asked by a user. “Do you think being a billionaire has made you a happier person than if you were just a middle-class person?” The Microsoft co-founder responded: “Yes. I don’t have to think about health costs or college costs. Being free from worry about financial things is a real blessing.”
Now, let's go back to the richer life that we are trying to explain. As we were pinning down financial freedom is a lot more about having a richer life, I couldn't think of anybody in this world that had a lot to say about richer life but the person in a bible called Solomon. In his time, he was considered to be the wealthiest in the world have ever lived. Let's read below what he said.
King Solomon's Wealth
17 The king also had a large throne made. Part of it was covered with ivory and the rest of it was covered with pure gold. 18 Six steps led up to the throne, and there was a footstool attached to it, covered with gold. There were arms on each side of the throne, and the figure of a lion stood at each side. 19 Twelve figures of lions were on the steps, one at either end of each step. No throne like this had ever existed in any other kingdom.
20 All of King Solomon's drinking cups were made of gold, and all the utensils in the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold. Silver was not considered valuable in Solomon's day. 21 He had a fleet of ocean-going ships sailing with King Hiram's fleet. Every three years his fleet would return, bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and monkeys.
22 King Solomon was richer and wiser than any other king in the world.
But what is so surprising after all the wealth of King Solomon, he wrote this books Ecclesiastes and he said in chapter 2 & 3 of his book, that life is meaningless, chasing after the wind.
Ecc 2:1-3 I decided to enjoy myself and find out what happiness is. But I found that this is useless, too. 2 I discovered that laughter is foolish, that pleasure does you no good. 3 Driven on by my desire for wisdom, I decided to cheer myself up with wine and have a good time. I thought that this might be the best way people can spend their short lives on earth.
So at the end of every wealth we have in this world, is it a true sign of Financial freedom, we have not yet resolve this question. Since we have mentioned above that financial freedom is a lot more about money but rich life. And richer life is not all about the material things, accomplishments and possessions in the world where would we get this life? Let us take a look at this passage, we are going to uncover the life that we are talking about.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
I believe this verse answers our question of what true life means. The richer life that we truly aims for. Whoever received and believes in Jesus and have a relationship with Him, will have eternal life.
In conclusion, to have a true sign of Financial Freedom is if you have Jesus in your life.
At this time, if you have not really accepted Jesus as the true giver of life, I invite you to have this relationship in Jesus Christ. Simply pray this prayer, Lord Jesus, I know that I have been living a life that is centered on you. Today, I learned about the true sign of Financial Freedom. And it is not the tons of wealth, accomplishments, possessions but the relationship with you. I accept you as my Lord and my Saviour and I want you to rule over my life, my possessions, and my eternal being. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Jack speaks at conferences across the Philippines on topics such as family finances, and personal and professional growth.
You can contact Jack Marbida through his social media accounts or email him at papajackph@gmail.com.
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