Financial Discipleship – the Bible on Partialityনমুনা

“Yet He is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; For they are all the work of His hands.” (Job 34:19)

Be careful how you judge people based on what they’re wearing. Because you never know who has money.

It’s a shame that the first part of this statement is spoiled by the latter part.

It’s inspired by the notion that you should never make an unfair assumption of others that would cause you to treat them differently. But it’s justified by the possibility that they may be rich.

The only problem with that is that the possibility that they may be rich is not the reason you shouldn’t make unfair assumptions.

The truth is, they’re human beings just like you. That’s why you shouldn’t judge them unfairly.

If the person you just met is wearing ordinary (or less than ordinary) clothes… why does that matter?

The world’s definition of success is to attain a career with a fancy title, own a large, extravagant house, make millions of dollars, or drive a luxurious car.

The world’s definition of value is to be attractive, have enough power to influence change (good or bad), achieve fame, or to be polished to perfection. To the world, only then are you finally “somebody.”

But the moment we were brought into this world, we were somebody.

There isn’t one person on this earth who is a nobody. God cares for all of His creation. He sees that the birds and the trees get fed. How, then, would He not see that we are also taken care of? (Matthew 6:26)

(excerpt taken from The Bible on Money, Compass-finances God's way, 2022)