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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 5 of 5
Proverbs 28:15-28
To try to reconcile the wide and easy path of self will and the narrow path of obedience to the Lord will result in a crooked walk and will lead to a certain fall (v. 18). The goal which a man pursues, whether it be to make himself rich (v. 20) or simply to obtain a piece of bread (v. 21), is the opportunity (and the excuse!) for him to break the law many times. One hears it said, "The end justifies the means". What a contrast with the perfect Man! In the desert He rejected the Tempter’s suggestion to get bread for Himself in a way other than receiving it from His Father.
Vv. 22-27 show that men’s wisdom results in many kinds of false reckoning. It appears smarter to flatter one’s neighbour rather than to reprove him if one wants to win his favour, In reality, later on, the reverse will result from this (v. 23). Again, before he gives to others, "common sense" demands that anyone should make sure he will not lack anything himself. Some people go as far as to talk of "well-ordered charity". But the promise of v. 27 makes our well-being depend on our generosity. God undertakes to provide for the needs of those who have thus given Him proof of their love and trust in Him (Psalms 41:1-3).
