I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Proverbs 22-24.

    Once again today’s passage contains a lot of little bits of wisdom which are not exactly tied together. However, there are a couple themes which run through this passage. Actually, they are themes which run through this entire book and throughout the entire Bible. I am really struggling with how to express the thoughts I see here without falling into bullet point writing and/or just rephrasing what the writer wrote. The fact of the matter is that we are all equal before God. If we have power over others and misuse it, God will hold us to account. Honesty and integrity will bring more joy, satisfaction, contentment into our lives than any amount of wealth. Pursue truth and integrity, if you give them away for material possessions you will regret it for the rest of your life. There is no amount of wealth or power that is worth being known as a cheat and a liar. People think that they can use their power and wealth to silence those who know of their dishonesty and avarice, but even if they succeed God will know the truth and hold them accountable.