Subject: rich and poor in proverbs |
Bible Note: Money or riches or material wealth is really in and of itself indifferent. It all can be used to serve God or Satan. Financial status secures nothing concerning the kingdom of God. It is God’s abundant grace that secures our place in His kingdom. “Riches do not, in their own nature, hinder us from following God; but, in consequence of the depravity of the human mind, it is scarcely possible for those who have so great abundance to avoid being intoxicated by them.” – John Calvin That is not to say it is possible to not be intoxicated by them, but you see so often the rich relying on their wealth instead of God’s grace. Those who have nothing but God appear to be more readily acceptable to simply relying on Him. Luke 12:15 And he said to them, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." 1Timothy 6:9,10: 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. Stand in His grace, WOS |