The Tillage of the Poor

Summary

The sermon explores Proverbs 13:23, emphasizing the spiritual and literal meaning of 'much food is in the tillage of the poor, but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.' It teaches that the poor, representing spiritually needy believers, receive much spiritual nourishment through God's cultivation of their hearts, but often lose the benefit due to lack of spiritual discernment. The preacher highlights the importance of recognizing God's work in affliction, admonition, and promises, and warns against wasting spiritual blessings through poor judgment. Ministers and believers alike are urged to cultivate wisdom to fully receive and share the spiritual food God provides.