“Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.”

Lest you mistakenly wonder, this is not okay with God. It doesn’t take much reading in either the Old or New Testament to see that God is deeply disappointed by this attitude. When someone invests time and effort in another person solely because of their social status, they are not being a true friend. I once had a wealthy friend tell me he remained single because he could never be sure whether a woman was interested in him or in his money—or some convoluted blend of the two. He may have been acting in the extreme, but I understood his concern. Having spent significant time ministering to lower socioeconomic communities over the years, I’ve become acutely aware that some of the finest, most caring, and highest-integrity people I’ve ever met have very little in terms of material wealth, yet they are incredibly content and joyful. Chasing the wealthy or avoiding the less fortunate often causes us to miss God’s best. A key truth in this passage is that what may appear to be friendship—based on what someone has or lacks—is often deceptive. True friends don’t care about what you do or don’t have; they care about who you are. More importantly, they care about whose you are. When people see Christ reflected in your life, they are drawn to you—at least, if they are truly followers of Christ. Be kind to everyone. Today, be who God created you to be, and allow your friendships to reflect that.#BeTheEdge

“Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.”Deuteronomy‬ ‭15‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬