Our text today is Proverbs 28:11.
“A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.”
We’ve all encountered that person at work or on social media – the one flaunting their success, convinced their bank account is a measure of how smart they are. Maybe they’ve crushed it in tech, real estate, or scored big in the corporate world. Often, they’re quick to hand out life advice, certain their financial wins equal universal wisdom.
Here’s the thing: true insight often comes from unexpected places. Maybe it comes from a coworker who’s not climbing the corporate ladder but always has the most perceptive take on things. Perhaps it is found in a friend who has little of this earth’s goods, but gives the best life advice. They’ve got something money can’t buy – genuine wisdom.
This proverb is a reminder in our achievement-oriented world that net worth and self-worth aren’t the same thing. Real wisdom isn’t about crushing quarterly goals or having the biggest house. It’s about seeing through the noise, understanding people, and grasping what truly matters in life.
Wisdom is still relevant, even in today’s hustle culture.
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.