Pro 22:2 | MHM | STEP | Rich and Poor: All Made by the LORD This section teaches that God is the Creator of both rich and poor people. Everyone, no matter their wealth or status, comes from the same Maker. God arranges life so that some people are rich and others are poor, but all are important to Him and need each other. In God’s eyes, everyone is equal, and both groups have special roles to play in society. v. 2 : The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the Maker of them all . God gives some people riches to help them be thankful and generous, while others are poor to help them learn patience and trust in Him. Both rich and poor have the same needs and stand equally before God. The Bible says, Have they not all one Father? (Malachi 2:10; Job 31:15 ). Even though their lives are different, they meet together before God’s justice and grace. Both groups are welcomed by God, and both can receive His promises. In the end, all people, rich or poor, will face God’s judgment and stand on the same level, just as the small and great are there in the grave (Job 34:19 ).

‏ Proverbs 22:2

Rich and Poor: All Made by the LORD

This section teaches that God is the Creator of both rich and poor people. Everyone, no matter their wealth or status, comes from the same Maker. God arranges life so that some people are rich and others are poor, but all are important to Him and need each other. In God’s eyes, everyone is equal, and both groups have special roles to play in society.

v. 2: The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the Maker of them all . God gives some people riches to help them be thankful and generous, while others are poor to help them learn patience and trust in Him. Both rich and poor have the same needs and stand equally before God. The Bible says, Have they not all one Father? (Malachi 2:10; Job 31:15 ^a). Even though their lives are different, they meet together before God’s justice and grace. Both groups are welcomed by God, and both can receive His promises. In the end, all people, rich or poor, will face God’s judgment and stand on the same level, just as the small and great are there in the grave (Job 34:19 ^b).