WISDOM FOR THE DAY

Prosper or Cursed

25 

The generous will prosper;
     those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

26 

People curse those who hoard their grain,
     but they bless the one who sells in time of need.

Verse 25

There are many generous people who have great wealth. God has provided for them, so they provide for other people by their money. Then God provides the giver with more wealth, so that they can give even more.

Verse 26

This verse is about greedy people.

In business, we are generous, if we are fair. When poor people are hungry, some shopkeepers might refuse to sell food for a reasonable price. Then hungry people would have to pay a higher price or remain hungry.

The fair shopkeeper sells at a fair price.

"Liberal" is a pretty loaded word in the US nowadays. But in Proverbs, it's about folks who aren't all about hoarding wealth; they trust that God's got their backs.

In some places, calling someone "fat" isn't an insult—it's a compliment! Like in Cambodia, where orphans might pat your belly and say you're looking good.

I've been through my fair share of storms and disasters. And you know what? Some people take advantage of chaos to make a quick buck. They hike up prices for stuff like water, and it's infuriating.

But in those tough times, we see who the real heroes are. It's the ones who don't exploit others' misfortune, who keep prices fair even when everyone's desperate.

Think about it: Are you there for your family when they need you? And do you extend that same kindness to folks who aren't related to you?

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