Rich, Poor, and the Wisdom to See Danger Coming - Proverbs 22:2-4 | August 26, 2026

Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream dig into Proverbs 22:2-4, wrestling with why God allows both rich and poor, how the church can avoid favoritism, and the warning signs that trouble is creeping into our lives or leadership. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 22:2-4 - the rich and poor share one Maker, the prudent see danger coming, and humility with the fear of the Lord leads to true riches and honor. In This Episode: Does God cause wealth and poverty, or is Proverbs about our response to it? Guarding the church against status and favoritism Warning signs of spiritual and organizational danger Self-promotion versus surrender before God Key Quote: "When you walk in genuine humility before your Creator, you gain the eyes to spot danger early and a heart that can receive true honor." Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for daily Bible study, weekdays. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Humility