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Rich Man Poor Man In Proverbs
Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017 (message contributor)
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1. Poverty Can Be Caused By Worthless Pursuits
Contributed on May 5, 2017
Part 17 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished" (Prov. 28:19-20). There are two antithetical sayings in the chiasm of Proverbs ...read more
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2. Prosperity Comes With Humility, The Fear Of God, And Self-Discipline
Contributed on Apr 2, 2017
Part 10 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them all. The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life. Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his ...read more
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3. Poverty Is A Result Of Laziness (Part 1 Of Rich Man Poor Man In Proverbs)
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
The book of Proverbs is not a book of finances. Rather, Proverbs is about wealth and want in light of the social reality of Proverbs. It makes us rethink the tribulations of poverty and, yes, even the troubles of prosperity (Prov. 15:16).
"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man" (Prov. 6:10-11). The context of this sub-section is laziness. Solomon tells the lazy person to look to the ant (Prov. 6:6). The ant has no boss ...read more
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4. Poverty Is A Consequence Of Injustice And Sin
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. ...read more
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5. Prosperity Gained Without Hard Work Will Dwindle
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Part 3 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat" (Prov. 13:7-8). "Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it" (Prov. 13:11). We ...read more
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6. Poverty Is An Opportunity For Generosity
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Part 5 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness. In all toil there is profit, but ...read more
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7. Poverty Is Powerlessness
Contributed on Mar 30, 2017
Part 6 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly" (Prov. 18:23). Proverbs tells about the unfair disadvantages of the poor and the advantages of the rich (Prov. 18:23-19:7). Let us study the plight of the poor first, and then the rich in the following antithetical saying. "The poor use ...read more
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8. Prosperity Is Power, But God Judges The Abuse Of Power
Contributed on Mar 30, 2017
Part 7 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape" (Prov. 19:5). "It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes" (Prov. 19:10). "To be poor is to be powerless. But to be rich is to be powerful and influential. ...read more
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9. Poverty Is Better Than Dishonesty
Contributed on Mar 31, 2017
Part 8 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life" (Prov. 19:16a). "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord and he will repay him for his deed" (Prov. 19:17). "A poor man is better than a liar" (Prov. 19:22b). "The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will ...read more
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10. Poverty Can Be Caused By The Love Of Pleasure
Contributed on Apr 1, 2017
Part 9 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich" (Prov. 21:17). The two lines in Proverbs 21:17 give synonymously parallel meanings in a chiasm, as follows: A Whoever loves B pleasure C will be a poor man C1 will not be rich B1 wine and ...read more
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11. Poverty Means Slavery To Indebtedness
Contributed on Apr 2, 2017
Part 11 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender" (Prov. 22:7). "Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty" (Prov. 22:16). The sage says that prosperity is the reward of the righteous for his humility and ...read more
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12. Prosperity With Generosity Shall Reap A Blessed Life
Contributed on Apr 9, 2017
Part 12 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail. Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor" (Prov. 22:8-9). Proverbs 22:8-9 is about sowing, reaping, planting, and harvesting. Indeed, what you sow, that you shall reap. ...read more
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13. Poverty Makes God Your Defender
Contributed on Apr 9, 2017
Part 13 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them" (Prov. 22:22-23). The chiastic composition in Proverbs 22:22-23 gives the thought—robbery, court case, court case, robbery. A Do not rob the ...read more
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14. Poverty Can Be Caused By Excessive Consumption
Contributed on Apr 9, 2017
Part 14 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way. Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags" (Prov. 23:19-21). The wise writer particularly addresses his words to a young ...read more
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15. Poverty Caused By Oppression Is Reversed By Divine Judgment
Contributed on Apr 16, 2017
Part 15 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food" (Prov. 28:3). "Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor" (Prov. 28:8). Having studied God’s principles on poverty and prosperity thus far in Proverbs, the ...read more
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16. Poverty With Integrity Makes One Smarter Than The Rich
Contributed on Apr 16, 2017
Part 16 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways" (Prov. 28:6). "A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out" (Prov. 28:11). Proverbs 28:6 and 11 give corresponding meanings. It talks about poor people ...read more
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17. Poverty Is Prevented By Diligence And Divine Sovereignty
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of ...read more
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18. Poverty Comes To Those Who Sell Their Integrity
Contributed on May 5, 2017
Part 18 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him" (Prov. 28:21-22). The background of Proverbs 28:22 is v. 21. The setting is a court of law. The man wants to make quick money by ...read more
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19. Poverty Is Prevented By Generosity To The Poor
Contributed on May 5, 2017
Part 19 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse" (Prov. 28:27). The antithetical saying in Proverbs 28:27 contrasts between giving and not giving to the poor. In the following chiastic structure, we can compare the two sub-statements: ...read more
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20. Seek Not Prosperity Or Poverty, But The Glory Of God
Contributed on May 5, 2017
Part 20 (Final) of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"
"Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God" ...read more