A Future Awaits Those Who Seek Peace
The
mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just. The
law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.
The
wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death; but the
LORD will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned
when brought to trial.
Hope
in the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the
wicked are destroyed, you will see it.
I
have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,
but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not
be found.
Consider
the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace. But
all sinners will be destroyed; there will be no future for the wicked.
The
salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time
of trouble. The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the
wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:30-40
God
is all about love and kindness. But His love does not overlook the foolishness
of our hearts and actions. God loves us, but He has great expectations of us.
There
is always a choice in this life. Live God’s way and enjoy His smile of approval
– or live as a fool and find destruction. That is the tough and tender truth
about living in God’s world. Which do you choose?
Only a fool fools with sin.
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