The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, October 17, 2022
The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, October 17, 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022
TOPIC: THE RICH AND THE POOR
TEXT: Proverbs 14:31- 15:17
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 15:17
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, October 17, 2022
INTRODUCTION TEXT
Solomon in today's passage, talks about the relationship expected between the rich and the poor and the end result. The rich who tolerates the poor is considered righteous while the one who oppresses the poor is classified wicked. It is important to understand from the scripture that God created both the rich and the poor. So the poor deserve equal treatment as the rich. Therefore, the poor should not be oppressed.
Anyone who oppresses the poor reproaches God (v.31). And anyone who reproaches God is considered the wicked who live without hope after death. It is the righteous that have hope of resurrection when they die.
It is proper we know that human status in life is determined by God. The poor is neither inferior to the rich, nor the rich superior to the poor. They are both God's handiwork so we should not allow sentiments to rule over our minds while treating issues relating to both. The rich deserve a fair hearing, so do the poor. Therefore, they should be treated equally so that God will not be reproached.
Thought: Are you ready to speak for the poor, even in the face of fat brown envelope?