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A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
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The Richness of Faithfulness
Commentators explain that a "faithful man" is one who is trustworthy and true to both God and other people. This integrity, reliability, and spiritual devotion earns him the respect of his community and, more importantly, an abundance of blessings from God. As one scholar notes, this person is "much in blessings," both receiving them from God and giving them to others.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Not the possession of wealth, nor even the acquisition of it, is evil, but the eager haste of covetousness.
Shall not be innocent…
19th Century
Anglican
A faithful man, who is true to God and man, shall abound with blessings from God and man. Compare Job’s description of hi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A faithful man shall abound with blessings Or, "a man of faithfulness" F21 . A very faithful man, that is…
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The true way to be happy is to be holy and honest; not to acquire wealth quickly, without regard to right or wrong.