Read Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

Tuesday

Read Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

22  If you have to choose between a good reputation and great wealth, choose a good reputation.

2 The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord made them both.

8 If you sow the seeds of injustice, disaster will spring up, and your oppression of others will end.

9 Be generous and share your food with the poor. You will be blessed for it.

22 Don’t take advantage of the poor just because you can; don’t take advantage of those who stand helpless in court. ²³The Lord will argue their case for them and threaten the life of anyone who threatens theirs.

Think

We've reflected on Samuel, Saul, David and now Solomon - we read the wisdom of Solomon.  Solomon's advice:  Do justice.

If you don't - if you take advantage of the poor and sew injustice; you will reap the same.

Pray

Lord there is so much injustice in the world.  And the injustice causes people to explode.  Give us the wisdom of Solomon - give our leaders the wisdom of Solomon.  Guide our country.  Guide me in the way I treat others.