God’s Word for Today

1 Aug, 2025

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes,

but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.

-Prov 28:11 ESV

RICHES CAN DECEIVE US

It is not because one is wealthy that he is correct in any particular way of life. Wealth can be spiritually blinding in part because it tempts us towards self-reliance. At one time, Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. (Mat 19:23 ) Those who obtain material wealth should not assume their success is entirely their own. God's arrangement of circumstances and the choices of others matter, as well (Job 1:21 ).

The diligent person is more likely to achieve success in life. (Prov 10:4; 12:11 ; 28:19 ). However, it also recognizes that life is greatly influenced by factors outside our control (Proverbs 16:9; 27:1). A poor person who relies on godly wisdom may overtake the arrogant person who thinks riches imply intelligence.

Lest we would be proud, James cautions us by saying, "Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."[ Jas 1:16 –17 ] Self-reliance or arrogance was the fault Jesus found in the church at Laodicea. Because they were rich materially, they assumed they needed nothing. However, Jesus referred to that church as pitiful and in great danger. Jesus was ready to symbolically spit the church out of his mouth (Rev 3:14 –22). Possessing wealth doesn't make a person wise. Riches may blind him from acquiring true wisdom. A poor person who trusts God could be a wise person. And he sees through the rich person's boast.

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