If a man or woman seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he/she understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more. Commentary on Proverbs 28:6 (Read Proverbs 28:6) An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world. Righteousness is a powerful concept that is made up of sub-concepts. We are called to seek “his righteousness” (Mt 6:33 ~“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” ) (Gal 5:22-23 ~ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. ) You could call this courage or bravery, but righteousness breeds boldness. The Bible teaches that all of us were born in a state of sinfulness because of the sin of Adam (Ephesians 2:1 ~ grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.). Until Christ saves us, we are wicked. Our motives are wicked. Our actions are wicked. If we have godly parents, they will train us in the ways of goodness, and they will introduce us to Christ with the great hope that he will become our Savior when we believe in him. It is not that nonbelievers can do nothing good, but even the good they do is sinfully motivated ( Isaiah 64:6 (KJV) ~ But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness’s are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.).
Proverbs Chapter 28:1-28
The wicked flee when no man pursued: but the righteous are bold as a lion. For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leave no food. They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Better is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Whoso keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames his father. He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Whoso causes’ the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searches him out. When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. He that covered his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy. Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardened his heart shall fall into mischief. As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanted understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days. A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Whoso walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough. A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent. To have respect of persons is not good: for a piece of bread that man will transgress. He that hastes to be rich hath an evil eye, and considered not that poverty shall come upon him. He that rebukes a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flatters with the tongue. Whoso robbed his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. He that is of a proud heart stirred up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. He that trusted in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walks wisely, he shall be delivered. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. The righteous are those who are saved by grace and filled with the Holy Spirit, learning to integrate into every fiber the truth and confidence of living by the ways of God, abiding in Jesus Christ and trusting him in all circumstances.
{Lets Pray}
Father God, I thank You and praise You for Your words of wisdom, warnings, encouragement, and admonition in the Scriptures. I believe that I may take to heart all that You would teach me and have me learn. Thank You and praise You for the University. Keep me from prideful ways, evil people who pursue me and I believe that in Jesus Christ, I may grow in grace, patience, compassion and humility of heart. That my life becomes a reflection of the character of Jesus Christ and I believe I can walk in Your light as I follow You. I believe for those who don’t know You will come to know You if not on their own then through other believers who love and cherish You in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
(Power Verse)
The wicked flee when no man pursued: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1-28
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