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Proverbs 11 continues
the feel of the proverbs that jump around from topic to topic. Honestly, it feels like a squirrel wrote this
chapter (and the many chapters to come).
There still is a truth that comes out of this chapter: It’s worth living
a life that’s worth life.
It’s also
tough living a life worth living. After
all, God dislikes people who use dishonest scales. In other words, God disapproves of people who
try to cheat others out of their money.
God also dislikes people who overestimate the value of their goods. It’s tough living a life where we don’t take
advantage of the people around us.
However, earning the trust of the people around us is worth the effort.
After all,
how many times does this set of proverbs discuss the differences between
righteousness and wickedness? When the
righteous prosper, people rejoice; when the wicked perish, people rejoice! A city is exulted by the blessing of the
righteous; but the words of the wicked sow the city’s destruction. In other words, when we live and act
honorably, it benefits the people around us as well. It is difficult to take the high road, but it
is worth it.
The cruel
and ruthless only cause grief; the kind gain honor. People without discretion are like gold in a
pig’s snout; but the one who sows righteousness reaps a great reward. People curse those who horde, but those who
are willing to sell their supply are blessed.
Again and
again we hear examples of the righteous life.
Living righteously means thinking of others. It means helping others. It means listening to their needs and acting
when appropriate. It means putting
yourself last at times. While all of these
things can be tough, a life worth living is worth the effort.
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