Proverbs 21 - Honor and Character

 

Proverbs 21- Honor and Character

 

The sacrificial system played an important role in Israel’s religious life, but it was no substitute for righteous living. (Hosea 6:6).

 

A housetop in the ancient near east was flat, and people used it as a living space, but it was not a desirable place to sleep or spend a lot of time. The point is that sparse conditions with peace are better than physical conditions with strife.

 

Understanding means seeing things as God sees them.

 

A ransom is paid to free a person from penalty, similar to posting bail to get someone out of jail. God delivers the righteous by punishing those who oppress them.

 

The false witness will perish, or be discredited, so that their reputation is destroyed. The person who hears seeks to know and understand rather than simply waiting to express their opinion. That person is worth listening to.

 

If you measure life by riches, you will be disappointed. God made both the rich and the poor, and both are important to Him.

 

Concentrate on character, a good name, and not on great wealth. Money can buy fame but not a good name. If you are proud, all you may get is money, but if you are humble, God will give honor and life along with the wealth He wants you to have.

 

Do not allow debt to put you in bondage or the love of money to cause you to oppress others. If you give gifts to the rich just to get their favor, you will end up poor.

No matter how rich or poor you may be, it is integrity that really counts. Even the king, probably the richest person in the land, pays attention to people of character. And do not forget the King of kings before whom you will one day stand.

 

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah