Faith Quote by H.W. Charles
““Many people have got caught up in the belief known as the “Law of Attraction.” They believe that by their thoughts, affirmations, and other “attraction” exercises they will become wealthy. However, the Tanakh wisely says, “In all work there is profit, but mere talk produces only poverty.” (CJB, Proverbs 14:23). Only through work it is possible to produce results that create wealth and simply talking about wealth will not produce any results. The idea that wealth can come through thoughts or affirmations is a fantasy. “A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty” (CJB, Proverbs 28:19).””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Proverbs 14:23 & 28:19, Tanakh, various translations
Hard work yields tangible results, while idle talk and wishful thinking lead to poverty.
In simple terms: Work creates wealth; talk alone does not.
Key Takeaway
Focus on diligent effort rather than fantasies.
Themes
work
wealth
effort
faith
realism
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- career building
- entrepreneurship
- personal finance
- goal setting
Key Concepts
Proverbs
Law of Attraction critique
productivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete actions can you take today to move toward your goals?
- How do you differentiate productive planning from empty wish‑fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
Success still depends on market conditions and opportunities.
