Proverbs 28

The righteous need not flee from anything, for they are filled with the boldness of their Father. Not so are the wicked, for they are brought to shambles in their fear. Wisdom and knowledge are necessary to maintain order. Do not oppress the poor, for they too are needed to achieve prosperity. Economic status is no indicator of the condition of one's soul. What matters is to be blameless and to possess understanding that is gifted from the Lord. Obey the law; to rebel against it is to bring about disgrace. The wicked hold no perspective on the heinous nature of injustice; God gives us a proper lens through which to take notice of such things and, with that knowledge, seek justice. Give to the poor; help your neighbor. Should you lead another down the path of the wicked, you will soon find yourself in your grave. Righteousness brings about the joy of the Lord, not so with wickedness, which instills fear in the heart of men. Confess your sins. Failure to own up to them is failure to recognize that they are problematic and need to be lifted up. Guilt and shame will well up in your sealed heart, to the point where we are greeted by death. To receive mercy, we are called to repent.We are always to have a reverent fear of the Lord. Be diligent and hard-working (as we all know, sluggards are not looked upon fondly). Faith is more important than earthly riches! Do not show some high favor over others; it can greatly hurt others. It is better to reprimand someone than to be a brown-noser; we are supposed to be honest with one another! Do not be greedy, deceitful, or ignorant. Place your trust in the Lord, in Him and Him alone! Do not lack awareness to the needs of the world around you. See it, and seek to change it for the better in God's name, and by His will let it be done!