Proverbs 10:22 (Mini Sermon)

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1.      Pro 10:22 – “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”

1. The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,
   1. Blessing n. – 1. a. Hallowing, consecration. Obs. a. The bestowal of divine favour and prospering influence; favour and prospering influence of God.  4. a. A beneficent gift of God, nature, etc.; anything that makes happy or prosperous; a boon.
   2. Rich adj. – 1. Of persons: Powerful, mighty, exalted, noble, great. Obs. 2. a. Having large possessions or abundant means; wealthy, opulent.

• God blesses His children with riches in different ways, such as:
  1. Physical riches
     • He gives them intellect, skills, abilities, and power to acquire wealth (Deut 8:18; 1Ch 29:12).
     • He blesses their labor to be fruitful (Gen 12:2 c/w Gen 13:2 c/w Gen 24:35; Gen 26:12-14; Psa 107:35-38; Hos 2:8).
     • He gives them wisdom which enables them to manage and retain wealth (Pro 27:23-24; Pro 11:16 c/w Pro 24:5).
     • He gives them wealth directly through inheritance (Deut 25:19; 1Sa 2:7-8; Psa 37:22) or gifts (2Sa 8:6).
     • He gives them richly all things to enjoy (1Ti 6:17).
  2. Spiritual riches
     • He gives them the riches of the knowledge of Jesus Christ in whom is found all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Rom 11:33; Col 2:2-3; Eph 3:8).
     • He gives them a place in His house where they reign as kings (1Co 4:8; 1Pe 2:9; Rev 5:10).
     • He blesses them with family, friends, and relationships which enrich their lives (Pro 12:4; Pro 18:22; Pro 19:14; Psa 127:3-5; Pro 17:17; Pro 18:24; Pro 27:9).
     • He teaches them contentment which equates to riches, in that both a rich man and a content man are in need of nothing (Heb 13:5; 1Ti 6:6-8).
  3. and he addeth no sorrow with it.
     1. Sorrow n. – 1. Distress of mind caused by loss, suffering, disappointment, etc.; grief, deep sadness or regret; also, that which causes grief or melancholy; affliction, trouble.
     2. When God blesses His children with riches, either physically or spiritually, He adds no sorrow with it.

• When Satan “blesses” people with worldly riches, sorrow is attached to it.
  1. Those who have a carnal desire for riches will be pierced through with many sorrows (1Ti 6:9-10).
  2. They may gain the whole world, but will end up losing their souls (Mar 8:36; Job 27:8).
  3. Satan’s “blessings” of wealth and power come with strings attached (Luk 4:5-7), which lead to suffering and death (Rev 13:4 c/w Rev 14:9-11).
  4. Judas obtained silver from Satan for his betrayal of Christ (Joh 13:2 c/w Mat 26:14-16), but his life soon ended in sorrow (Mat 27:3-5).
  5. When men come into riches through chance or ungodly means, sorrow often follows (Pro 20:21; Pro 28:22; 1Ki 21:19; 2Ki 5:26-27; Jam 5:1-5).