For the past more than 12 years, Jim's Aunt Jessie Shupe has been the hostess of a weekly Bible study in her home. I have only attended a handful of times. Since Jim is fishing this week and my schedule was free, I attended last night.

The study group begins a study of a book of the Bible and studies it each week until it is completed; then moves on to another book. Right now, they are looking together at the book of Proverbs. Last night's attention focused on Chapter 28. One of the verses was #8:

"Income from exploiting the poor will end up in the hands of someone who pities them." - Proverbs 28:8

My Bible commentary added:  "Through dependence on God in their struggles, the poor develop a richness of spirit that no amount of wealth can provide. The rich man can lose all his material wealth, while no one can take away the poor man's character. Don't be jealous of the rich, money may be all they will ever have."

Look around. Look at your own situation. Maybe you and those around you are wealthier than first glance. Maybe you/they have 'more' than the bank statement shows!! If you possess character, maybe you are the one that others envy for your 'richness'!!