Proverbs Chapter 22

Proverbs Lesson 22  
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Introduction:    The God inspired writer continues with wisdom and godly advice for the Christian life. At verse 17, the format of the book changes. From there through chapter 24, there is a listing of imperatives, warning, or giving instructions for the Christian life.
 
 
I. Working Brings Reward
 
Pro 22:1  A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. 
Pro 22:2  The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 
 
Two related gems of wisdom are at hand.   A good reputation is better than winning the lottery. It is far better to have a good name than affluence and a poor reputation.
 
Loving favour refers to having acceptance. The thought parallels the first. It is better to be acceptable to others than to have large sums of money. One’s reputation and being well thought of is better than wealth.
 
Verse 2 shows that before God there is no difference between rich and poor. In Christ there is neither rich nor poor.  The ground is level at the foot of the cross. Moreover, God will make no distinction between rich and poor at the judgment.
 
Though the rich of this world are often class conscious, looking down on those of modest means, there will be no distinction when they meet their Maker. God is Creator of all and will be Judge of all.
 
Pro 22:3  A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 
Pro 22:4  By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 
 
Prudence enables man to take a long look. It thinks ahead and foresees potential problems or trouble.  A prudent man will take steps now to avoid coming trouble.
In contrast, fools lack wisdom and act without thinking. They selfishly live for today with no thought of consequences tomorrow, should tomorrow come.
 
A prudent sailor reads the skies and foresees a coming storm. The foolish boater ignores the warning signs, keeps on partying, and gets caught out in the storm.
 
Twin virtues in verse 4 are humility of mind and the fear of the Lord. When both are operative, they bring riches, honor, and life— both in quantity and quality. In short, those who are humble and live in the fear of the Lord will be blessed richly. 

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