1. The Circumstance of Poverty Poverty can be disadvantageous (Prov. 10: 15, 22: 22, 23). The poor not as bad off as some think (Prov. 28: 6). Poverty will always be present (Matt. 26: 11). Happy balance (Prov. 30: 8).

2. The Circumstance of Poverty We are to have mercy on the poor (Prov. 14: 31).

3. The Circumstance of Poverty Must not disrespect the poor just because of poverty (Jas. 2: 2-9).

4. The Circumstance of Poverty The poor had the gospel preached to them (Matt. 11: 5).

5. The Circumstance of Poverty Special provision for the poor in Bible days (Luke 14: 13, 21).

6. The Circumstance of Poverty Poor can be more generous than the rich (Mark 12: 43).

7. The Circumstance of Poverty Jesus was surrounded by the relative circumstance of poverty (2 Cor. 8: 9).

8. The Circumstance of Poverty The church in Smyrna had poverty; yet, rich (Rev. 2: 8, 9).

9. The Circumstance of Poverty Poverty can be the result of greed (Prov. 28: 22, 11: 24).

10. The Circumstance of Poverty Poverty can be caused by laziness (Prov. 6: 9-11, 20: 13).

11. The Circumstance of Poverty Rebellion can be the reason for poverty (Prov. 13: 18).

12. The Circumstance of Poverty Bad company can lead to poverty (Prov. 28: 19).

13. The Circumstance of Poverty Excessive waste can be the cause of poverty (Prov. 23: 21).