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The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4, ESV
The Bible does not necessarily promise riches, honor, and life in this life. It is clear that we definitely inherit the richness of righteousness, the honor of the King of Creation, and eternal life in Christ.
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26, ESV
It is the power of God that saves us, by grace through faith. Nothing we can do, have, or give can get us closer to God. It is His gift.
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4, ESV
Sure, some have gotten rich following God, but the real promise here is that we find true riches and honor in the resurrected Christ. Apart from Jesus, we have nothing.
a simple man of God 