“Greed, in essence, embezzles what God intended to be passed on to others in need, but eventually God sees to it that His resources get to His desired end. The saying in [Proverbs] 28:8 teaches this principle: “He who increases His wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.” Old Testament law prohibited charging interest to those in need (Exod. 22:25; Lev. 25:36-37; Deut. 23:20), and by that means exploiting their plight into an opportunity for commercial gain for the wealthy. In God’s design, however, the profit will find its way back into the hands of the generous person…”
Daniel J. Estes in Handbook on the Wisdom Books and Psalms: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005) 241.
Isn’t it ironic that Proverbs basically proclaims that if you choose greed (amassing for self) rather than generosity (sharing with others) that God Himself will ensure that “His resources” make it to “His desired end.” Will you and I be His conduit of blessing to show His love? Or will our disobedience result in God taking from us that which was intended for the good of many?
God’s resources will be redistributed to accomplish His purposes one way or another.