Proverbs 28:6-10 – Hypocrites
Verse 6 – A man may follow God faithfully, and yet be poor. He may be a blatant sinner in every way, and be rich. But the poor man, with all his outward disadvantages, is better, more honourable, more happy, more useful than the rich. Get this fixed in your head because it’s far too easy to fall in love with riches, wealth, and things, putting them before God. How many people will stand before God wishing that they had lived and died in obscure poverty, with a conscience right with God, than been given what they did only to turn their back on God.
Verse 7 – Parents, let this proverb spur you on to faithfully train your children in the ways of God. Children, be discerning. Follow the things of God more than the things of the world.
Verse 8 – The love of money is so dangerous. Everything is sacrificed to it. And for what? In the end, you keep nothing – it all goes to another, and the things that matter most, you don’t have.
Verse 9 – God hates hypocrites. But the world is full of them. Don’t sit in the pew pretending that you’re listening to God while living a life that has nothing to do with Him. Why should God listen to you, if you’re not going to listen to Him? Does God play games with us? Rest assured he’s not going to let you play games with Him. Better to be honest about your hatred of God, than to lie and pretend you’re His best friend.
Verse 10 – God takes care of His people. We walk in a world filled with enemies, but we have nothing to worry about. God keeps us on the straight path, He prevents us from falling, and He guides us on the way.
Questions
- Why is the love of money dangerous?
- What does God think about hypocrites?
- What is most valuable to you?
Prayer Points
- Pray for our covenant children.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.