Pro 11:4 | MHM | STEP | The Powerlessness of Riches This section teaches that money cannot save us from death or God's judgment. It reminds us that everyone must face death and judgment, but only righteousness can protect us. Wealth is useless in the most important moments, but a good and honest life has lasting value. v. 4 : The day we die will be a day of God’s anger for those who are not righteous. Death is not just a natural event; it is also a sign of God’s justice. As Moses reflected, who considers the power of your anger? (Psalm 90:11 ). After death comes judgment, which is a day of wrath (Revelation 6:17 ). On that day, riches cannot help anyone. Money cannot stop death or remove its pain. In fact, during times of God’s judgment, riches may even make things worse, as it is written, their silver and gold will not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord (Ezekiel 7:19 ). Only righteousness can save us from the harm of death. A clear conscience makes dying easier and removes its fear. The righteous do not need to fear the second death, and even the first death does not truly harm them.

‏ Proverbs 11:4

The Powerlessness of Riches

This section teaches that money cannot save us from death or God's judgment. It reminds us that everyone must face death and judgment, but only righteousness can protect us. Wealth is useless in the most important moments, but a good and honest life has lasting value.

v. 4: The day we die will be a day of God’s anger for those who are not righteous. Death is not just a natural event; it is also a sign of God’s justice. As Moses reflected, who considers the power of your anger?(Psalm 90:11 ^a). After death comes judgment, which is a day of wrath(Revelation 6:17 ^b). On that day, riches cannot help anyone. Money cannot stop death or remove its pain. In fact, during times of God’s judgment, riches may even make things worse, as it is written, their silver and gold will not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord(Ezekiel 7:19 ^c). Only righteousness can save us from the harm of death. A clear conscience makes dying easier and removes its fear. The righteous do not need to fear the second death, and even the first death does not truly harm them.