Neither poverty nor riches
This devotional meditation on Proverbs 30:7-9 explores Agur's prayer for freedom from vanity and lies, and his request for neither poverty nor riches but daily provision. The article connects this ancient prayer to contemporary Christian practice, particularly the tradition of Prayer Day, encouraging readers to seek God's provision while avoiding the spiritual dangers of both wealth and want.
"Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die; Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain." Proverbs 30:7-9 This is the time of year when many who read this magazine observe Prayer Day with a worship service, in which we look to God to bless us in the year ahead so that our earthly needs...
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