Favors, Prov. 19:6NLT
Proverbs 19:6 NLT [6] Many seek favors from a ruler; everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts! Ain’t that the truth! When you know someone who knows someone you will definitely go to them for favors. When you are connected to someone who’s famous or has some type of power or authority over anything we are known for going to these types of people for favors. But, how come you’re not coming to them or reaching out to them when you don’t need something? Have we thought about that? Have we thought about the fact that these same people might not know Jesus and they have the chance to know Him every time “we” are in their presence. However, we fail to share Him with them because we are there for our own wants and needs, not the Lord’s. The only “favor” you need to seek is favor from the Lord. The same can be said of our “ gift givers ”, especially if we’re the “gift giver”. Ever notice how every one is your friend when you have “thin...