Many of us can remember the Simpson trial. He was a wealthy former sports star accused of murdering his ex wife and a man who was returning her eye glasses that she had left at a restaurant. A great number of the public associated the none guilty verdict with his ability to hire the best attorneys.
Some of us have vivid memories of President Clinton's scandal with Monica Lewinsky. Many members of the public were persuaded that President Clinton escaped impeachment because of his wealth and power.
If we find ourselves in court opposing the wealthy, chances are we are going to loose simply because we cannot afford the expensive litigation process. So why would we value the wealthy person above the poor? Perhaps it comes from our hoping to obtain enough favor to eat from the crumbs of their wealth.
Knowing a wealthy person may reveal our sinful heart (James 2:5-7).
