Our Daily Scripture – 5/27/24 (Monday)

SCRIPTURE:  PROVERBS 28

MEMORY VERSES:

“Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.” (Proverbs 28:6)

“He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.” (Proverbs 28:8)

“He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.: (Proverbs 28:13)

“Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. (Proverbs 28:14)

“He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.” Proverbs 28:18)

“He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.” (Proverbs 28:19)

“A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.” (Proverbs 28:25)

“He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.” (Proverbs 28:26)

“He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.” (Proverbs 28:27)

DIFFERENT KINDS OF MAN:

THE WICKED MAN:

  1.  He flees though no one pursues. (v. 1)
  2.  He forsakes the Law. (v. 4)
  3.  He is a companion of gluttons. (v. 7)
  4.  He turns a deaf ear to the law. (v. 9)
  5.  He rules over helpless people. (v. 15)
  6.  When he rises to power, people go into hiding. (v. 28)

THE RULERS

  1.  Many rulers will result in a rebellious country. (v. 2)
  2.  A ruler who oppresses the poor will reap no harvest. (v. 3)
  3.  A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. (v. 16)

THE EVIL MAN

  1. He does not understand justice. (v. 5)
  2. He leads the upright along an evil path and will fall into his own trap. (v. 10)
  3. His ways are perverse and he will suddenly fall. (v. 18)

THE POOR MAN

  1. His blameless walk is better than a rich man. (v. 6)
  2. He has discernment. (v. 11)

THE DISCERNING SON – He keeps the law (v. 7)

THE RICH MAN – He considers himself wise in his own ways. (v. 11)

THE RIGHTEOUS MAN –  There is great elation when he triumphs. (v. 12)

THE FAITHFUL MAN

  1.  He always fears the Lord. (v. 14)
  2.  He will be richly blessed. (v. 20)
  3.  He will prosper. (v. 25)

THE BLAMELESS MAN –  He is kept safe. (v. 18)

THE STINGY MAN

  1. He is eager to get rich but poverty awaits him. (v. 22)
  2. He receives many curses. (v. 27)

THE GREEDY MAN

  1.  He accumulates his wealth by exorbitant interest. (v. 8)
  2.  He stirs up dissension (v. 25)

THE FOOL

  1.  He conceals his sins. (v. 13)
  2.  He trusts in himself (v. 26)

THE MURDERER – He will be a fugitive till death. (v. 17)

THE HARDWORKING MAN – He works his land and have abundant food. (v. 19a)

THE LAZY MAN – He chases fantasies and will be poor. (v. 19b)

THE GENEROUS MAN – He will lack nothing. (v. 27)

THOUGHTS:

Leaders of the government are very important.  Wicked rulers are like fierce animals who drive the righteous into hiding.  Ignorant leaders have no wisdom to lead a nation.  Selfish rulers are grasping after money.  They have no concern  for others.  When leaders are unjust, usually the poor will suffer and the rich will profit.  We should pray for our leaders to be obedient to God’s laws and practice justice.

The Psalmist advised us not to conceal our sins but to confess and seek forgiveness from God.  We must be willing to openly and graciously admit our mistakes and sins.  Be sure to learn from our errors and make corrections so that it will not happen again.

God wants us to identify with the needy and not to ignore them.  God promises to supply all our needs.  So, are you willing to help God by supplying someone’s needs?