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Compassion for the Needy: Lending to the Lord
September 11, 2026 · 14 min
A call to care for the weak and poor—material and spiritual—reminding us God notices mercy and will repay what we lend to Him.
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The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life 0:00 Good morning. Welcome to Stand on the Word. Thanks for joining me this morning as our journey through the book of Proverbs continues. Today, we're looking at chapters 19 and 20. Verse 23 of chapter 19. The fear of the0:11 Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction. He will not be visited with evil. So as we read through these chapters, I'm sure you've noticed that0:23 several proverbs, we'll see a negative and then a address later with a positive or the opposite. For instance, we see in verse 7 the rejection of the poor with the proper response in verse 17.0:35 Alright. So we're gonna see that throughout be looking for that. Sometimes it's several verses later. Verse 1, chapter 19. Better is the poor who walks is in his integrity than the 1 who is perverse in his0:47 lips and in and is a fool. You see, integrity will bring you more value in life than riches. Verse 2, also, it is not good for the soul to be without knowledge, and0:59 he sins who hastens with his feet. The foolishness of a man twist his way, and his heart frets against the Lord. See, knowledge provides direction and discretion,1:11 which prevents failure. However, the foolish person, moves forward without thinking through the situation and the consequences of his choices and then blames god1:22 when it fails. You know, there are a lot of people, a lot of people that are angry at god, blaming him for the mess that they have made by their own choices. Verse 5. A false witness1:34 will not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies will not escape. Look also at verse 9. A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall perish. You know, your1:46 sins, our sins will find us out. You know, we can run, but we can hide from the justice of God. Verse 7. All the brothers of the poor hate him. How much more do his friends go far from him?1:58 He may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him. Now look at verse 17, a different Hebrew word for poor incorporating more than just material poverty, but being weak and2:10 needy. Verse 17, he who has pity on the poor, the needy, the weak lends to the lord, and he, that is god, will pay back what he has given. See, the lord is especially2:22 concerned with those who are truly weak and needy, who cannot take care of themselves. And they're often taken advantage of. And guess what? We should be concerned2:34 with them as well. And by the way, by the way, spiritually, we are weak and needy. We can't help ourselves. Okay? And by God's grace and2:45 because of his mercy, he has reached down to help us through Jesus Christ if by faith we'll just accept what he has did done for us on the cross. Verse 11.2:57 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression. This is the mark of spiritual and emotional maturity, Controlling our emotions and3:09 our reactions to to others. Not allowing them to manipulate our emotions or trigger us. It's it's a sign of maturity. Something that we should be pursuing. Verse3:21 13, a fully son is the ruin of his father, and the contingents of a wife are a continual dripping. Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the lord. I mean, those 2 verses go3:33 together. This thought continues in verse 18. Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on his destruction. A man does well to seek a godly wife,3:45 which is from the lord. And that goes for the woman as well, to seek a godly husband from the lord. Then at that point, they should begin focusing on raising their children because3:57 neglecting to do that, neglecting to raise their children to follow the lord can lead to a life to lifelong misery. For for the the this is for young and yet to4:09 be parents. What this means is that it should be family over career. Do not outsource the raising and the instruction of4:21 your children to a worldly system that is hostile to the truth of God. If you do, if you do, you should not be surprised when you have foolish children. And go back4:33 to verse 2 that warns us, don't blame God. Verse 15, laziness cast 1 into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. You know, Proverbs has a lot to say4:45 about working. As Paul wrote in to the Thessalonians in 2nd Thessalonians 3 10, he says, for even when we were with you, we commanded you this, if anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.4:57 That's contained throughout the Proverbs. Verse 16, he who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is careless of his ways will die. Now this is this is this means obeying God's revealed instruction, his word,5:08 following his word and his ways. The 1 who disregards aligning his conduct with god's instructions, he's doomed. Verse 19, a man of5:20 great wrath will will suffer punishment for if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. Alright? The the man who has a who is angry, he's gonna continually get5:32 himself into a pit. Listen to counsel and receive instruction that you may be wise in your latter days. Listening and receiving instruction is a heart attitude5:44 and will pay lifelong dividends. Verse 21, there are many plans in a man's heart, nevertheless, the lord's counsel that will stand. So what should we do? Right? If it's theWisdom for Family, Work, and Character 5:55 lord's counsel that will stand, what should we do? Seek the lord, which leads us to verse 23. The fear of the lord leads to life, reverence. Remember, fear means reverence. The the reverence of god6:07 yielding to him leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction. He will not be visited with evil. The fear of the Lord means, again, means reverence and obedience. Solomon, what we6:19 just read here, he laid out the essential components of the good life. I don't know if you've ever seen those t shirts, the good life. Listen to instruction. Have compassion,6:31 the compassion of God toward the weak and needy. Raise your children to know and follow the Lord. Choose your friends wisely. Don't hang out with those angry men. Acknowledge and yield to6:43 the sovereignty of God in your life. Have integrity and work, work hard, and fear the Lord. Verse 24, a lazy man buries his hand in the bowl and will6:55 not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Well, for to borrow from 1 of Solomon's other sayings, there's nothing new under the sun. Verse 26, he who mistreats his father and chases away7:07 his mother is a son who calls a shame and brings reproach. That is truly shameful. Verse 27 sees listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of a knowledge. As long as we're living and7:18 breathing, I don't care how old we are, we should be listening to the word of god. Judgments are prepared for scoffers and beatings for the back of fools. You know, punishment is all that's left for those who7:30 reject instruction and correction. On to chapter 20, it is honorable for a man to stop striving, that's verse 3, since any fool can start a quarrel. See, it7:42 takes 2 to tango, so don't. Verse 4, lazy man will not plow because of winter. He will beg during the harvest and have nothing. Procrastination because of unfavorable conditions leads to poverty.7:55 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. Questions. Alright? Intentions are sometimes hidden deep within the heart, but a wise and discerning person will draw it out.8:07 And that's usually with questions, asking questions. Verse 6, most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man? The righteous man walks in his integrity.8:19 His children are blessed after him. A righteous man walks in integrity because he knows life is about more than just himself and his pleasure, his desires. A8:30 faithful man who operates in righteousness is not self consumed, and his children will be blessed after him. Verse 8, a king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters all8:42 evil with his eyes. Good government ensures justice, which then restrains lawlessness. The lawlessness we see in our society today is because government has not ensured8:54 justice. Verse 9, who can say I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? The answer, no 1. Verse 10, could be about more than just economic honesty as we lead9:06 it read it. It could also be instruction against using a false standard to measure our lives and our behavior. Look at verse 10. Diverse weights and diverse measures, they are both alike an9:18 abomination to the Lord. Now we know that the Lord wants economic honesty. We'll see that in just a moment. But I I believe this could be the measurement, measuring our lives, truly measuring our lives9:29 against the, up against the proper standard, and the measurement is the word of God, which is true. We should be measuring our lives according to the word of God. Verse 11. Even a child9:41 is known by his deeds whether what he does is pure and right. You see, building a reputation starts early, and it is a lifelong endeavor, so don't blow it. Verse 12, the hearing9:53 ear and the seeing eye. The Lord has made them both. Be thankful for what God has given you and use it for his glory and purposes. Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes and you will be satisfied10:06 with bread. Laziness will lead you to hunger. Verse 15, there is gold and multitude of rubies, but the lips of the the lips of10:17 knowledge are a precious jewel. Having and sharing true knowledge is of great value. Verse 17, bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward, his mouth will be filled with gravel.10:29 Sin may be pleasant in the moment of its commission, but it will soon lead to grief and sorrow. Verse 18, plans are established by counsel, but wise by wise counsel10:41 wage war. Diligence, planning, and counsel. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets. Therefore, do not associate with 1 who flatters with his lips. See, loose lips10:53 sink ships. Be careful with whom you confide. Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in deep darkness. We read this in the last chapter.11:05 Verse 22. Do not say I will recompense evil. Wait for the lord and he will save you. We're not to give evil for evil for personal offense. Rather, we're to look to the lord. Vengeance is mine, says the lord.11:17 Verse 23 here, we have the economic honesty, diverse weights are an abomination to the lord, and dishonest scales are not good. Verse 24, a man's steps are of the lord.11:29 How can a man how then can a man understand his own way? This is why we must commit our way to the lord as Proverbs 3, 5, and 6 states. And11:41 also if if we're to know our way, we have to know God, if we're to know ourselves. Verse 26, a wise king sifts out the wicked and brings the threshing wheel overIntegrity, Justice, and Measuring Life by God's Word 11:53 them. This is connected to to verse 8. Verse 27, the spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord searching all the inner depths of his heart. This is what distinguishes man from the rest of creation.12:05 Man's conscience is the light of God. And with every person bearing the image of God and the capacity to be in relationship with and to know God. You see, as I as I said a moment ago, we12:17 cannot know ourselves, truly know ourselves without knowing God. Verse 28, mercy and truth preserve the king, and by loving kindness, he upholds his throne. Again, the qualities of12:29 good government, truth and mercy reflecting the government of God. Verse 30, blows that hurt cleanse away evil as do stripes the inner depths of the heart. Once again, those who reject12:41 correction, only punishment is left. Father, we thank you for your word. And, lord, this practical instruction and guidance for our lives, for the good life. Lord, by yielding toThe Value of Wisdom, Counsel, and God's Guidance 12:52 you and listening to your word, following your instructions, lord, give us hearts that are, lord, willing to receive instruction, willing to receive13:04 correction, willing to be rebuked by your word as the Holy Spirit applies us to our lives. Lord, I know some of these things may offend us because, Lord, we've made13:16 some bad choices, and and maybe we have some hard attitudes that need to be changed. Lord, give us mercy and grace to change, to come in alignment with your word and not blame you.13:28 But Lord, may we, may we just be the beneficiaries of your grace and mercy, and may you bring healing to our lives, to relationships. And, Lord, may we determine fromPrayer for Hearts Willing to Receive Instruction 13:40 this day forward, may we not look back, but, Lord, may we confess our failures, and may we look forward to walking in obedience to you, strengthened by your word and your13:51 holy spirit. We thank you for that, lord. We thank you for your mercy, your grace, your forgiveness. Thank you, lord, that you have reached down and helped us because we are needy. And,14:03 Lord, we are poor spiritually. We cannot save ourselves. Thank you for your mercy and grace. For we pray this in Jesus' name. Amen. Alright. Thanks for joining me this morning.14:15 And until next time, keep standing on the word.In this video 0:00 The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life5:52 Wisdom for Family, Work, and Character11:53 Integrity, Justice, and Measuring Life by God's Word12:42 The Value of Wisdom, Counsel, and God's Guidance13:31 Prayer for Hearts Willing to Receive Instruction
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