| You may have heard that the best way to invest | | | | than on gaining knowledge. |
| in the stock market is to buy and hold. While this | | | | If you think about it, investment is just a fancy |
| strategy does have its merit with stocks, it's not | | | | word for spending. Only it's not spending money |
| a flawless system. However, I do know of an | | | | on things you use up (like food and amusement). |
| investment arena where this strategy works | | | | Instead, you spend money on a house, or a |
| every time. | | | | stock, or a mutual fund. And the hope is that you |
| In fact, I guarantee your investment in this area | | | | will be able to sell that investment and get your |
| is one that you'll never want to sell (though I do | | | | money back plus something extra. It's spending |
| recommend you give some of it away). And I | | | | on something that will bring a profit. |
| guarantee that you will still profit from this | | | | The only trouble is you have to sell the |
| investment. | | | | investment in order to make money. Knowledge |
| In Proverbs 23:23, we're told to "Buy truth, and | | | | and understanding are investments you never |
| do not sell it. Get wisdom and instruction and | | | | have to sell for them to be profitable. In fact, you |
| understanding." | | | | have to hold on to them to profit from them! |
| This may not seem like an investment strategy. | | | | And if you're looking for a great way to gain |
| And many will say you can't actually buy truth. | | | | knowledge without investing a lot of extra time, |
| But think about it. Most parents save as much as | | | | buy an mp3 player and listen to it while you drive |
| they can to pay for their children's college | | | | or exercise. You can download sermons, books, |
| education. Some spend a fortune on private | | | | or lectures from the Internet. You can learn a |
| school. And others amass huge libraries in their | | | | foreign language. Or you can pick up a new skill |
| pursuit of knowledge. | | | | for a career change or profitable hobby. You'll |
| In today's technological world, there is an | | | | have to spend some money on the equipment |
| immense library at your disposal. Just spend some | | | | and instruction. But it's an investment that will |
| time on the Internet. It contains a wealth of | | | | return exponentially. And you'll never have to sell |
| resources. Unfortunately, most people spend their | | | | the knowledge you acquire. |
| money on entertainment and comfort, rather | | | | |