Do Good
Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be
envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like
the green herb.
Trust in the LORD, and do good;
so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the LORD, and
he will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and
he will act. He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the
justice of your cause like the noonday.
Be still before the LORD, and wait patiently for
him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way,
over those who carry out evil devices.
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not
fret – it leads only to evil. For the wicked shall be cut
off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no
more; though you look diligently for their place, they will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land, and
delight themselves in abundant prosperity.
Psalm 37:1-11
David encouraged us all in the Psalms to
delight in the Lord and not to envy others. Instead of comparing ourselves with
others, we need to delight ourselves in God. In His time, He will fulfill the
desires of our heart and affirm that we are in His will. Contentment comes when
God’s will is more important than our wants.
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