June 17

Proverbs 27-29
In Proverbs 29:13, Solomon says, “The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.”  The point is that all mankind are given the same physical attributes.  However, some choose to use those attributes for evil, while others choose to use the same attributes for good.  When the rich, or anyone for that matter, believe themselves to be better than others, they need to take inventory of what God has given them.  None of us can claim to have anymore than anyone else in the final analysis.  The grave makes no distinctions.  Eternal life is free for all who choose to accept the Lord.  From an eternal perspective, the poor man is just as wealthy as the rich man.  Therefore, we should guard against discrimination, making foolish presumptions about others based upon their particular station in life.