Proverbs 22:16 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

“He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.” (Proverbs 22:16 NKJV)

He gives us a peek on the doomed system of the wicked. How he works about his business to enrich himself is squarely against God's established system of righteous living. The wicked oppresses the poor to pander the rich. And, it comes to naught. They may look (in the natural eye) as if to have abundance of material things, milling around their moneyed circle, seemingly enjoying a riotous lifestyle of extravagance, lavishly feasting here and carousing there. But, deep inside are haunted with turmoil and lack of peace. It is written: "But the wicked are like the troubled sea, for it cannot rest, and its waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked.” (Isaiah 57:20, 21 AMP)

But the generous person who goes after God is blessed. Allowing the grace of God to dominate our lives through faith in Christ Jesus, we are filled in the sufficiency of His provision of grace. Yes, if we do what is good in the ways of the Lord to help others, especially those in need, we shall build treasures to last and gain true life. Let's take on Apostle Paul's challenge in his letter to Timothy. It is written: "Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life." (1 Timothy 6:17-19 NLT)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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