Proverbs 28:19-28
Q.1. How can we be assured of God’s blessing? What attitudes and actions work against success? – (Prov.28:19-22, 27)
Solomon believed in hard work and productivity as a means of provision (Prov.28:19). However, he understood that – A faithful man will abound with blessings … (Prov.28:20). Generosity was another quality he encouraged – He who gives to the poor will never want … (Prov.28:27). He also warned against wrong attitudes and actions in life – he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty … he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished … A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does not know that want will come upon him … he who shuts his eyes (to the poor) will have many curses (Prov.28:19-20, 22 & 27).
Q.2. What is the best way to communicate? What did Solomon learn about trusting? What impact do wicked people have on others? – (Prov.28:23-26, 28)
Solomon believed it was better to confront, than to flatter (Prov.28:23). We all trust our own judgment but must learn that it is best to trust in God – 25 … he who trusts in the Lord will prosper. 26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered (Prov.28:25-26). People avoid wicked people, and when these are gone the righteous increase and prevail (Prov.28:28).