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Stewardship, Not Ownership
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse reframes our perspective on possessions. The "good" we have is not truly our own; we are merely stewards of God's resources. The poor and needy have a rightful claim—it is "due" to them—because God has entrusted wealth to us for the purpose of doing good. To withhold it is a breach of trust.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 3:27–35
18th Century
Theologian
A marked change in style. The continuous exhortation is replaced by a series of maxims.
From them to whom it is due – litera…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 3:27
19th Century
Bishop
(f) Sixth Discourse: — Exhortation to Charity, Peace, Contentment (Proverbs 3:27–35).
Them to whom…
John Gill
On Proverbs 3:27
17th Century
Pastor
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due
Honour, reverence, and tribute, to civil magistrates, ([Reference Ro…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 3:27–35
17th Century
Minister
Our duty is to observe the precepts of Christ and to copy his example. We are to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness. We are a…