Wait Patiently for the Lord, he will bless you.

 



"Envy thou not the oppressor, And choose none of his ways." Proverbs 3:31


In today's world, because people do not know the word of God, the enemy has deceived many into believing his lies, and people imitate and desire things they do not understand.

The word of God says "Envy thou not the oppressor," meaning do not desire him, do not imitate him, do not want to be like him, because his end is not good.

The word of God forbids us from imitating evil and inappropriate character. The big problem nowadays, especially for young people, is imitating everything they see on TV and on social media, without knowing its consequences.

Another problem is the love of money, which leads people to do evil things. When the word says "And choose none of his ways." It means your life is a choice, it's a decision. Do not choose to gain money, power, or possessions through unjust means.

Do not envy an evil person who succeeds in his wicked ways, nor be angry and wonder why you are doing the right thing and not succeeding. The word of God says "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes."Psalm 37:7 (NIV)

Today, God speaks to us in this way because many people are going through a very difficult time in their workplaces, because of colleagues who get promotions and climb the ranks through unjust means. And in our society, also young people imitate behaviors and want to be like celebrities, even though what they do goes against our values.

The word of God in Psalm 37 exhorts us to trust in God and to have patience in life, and it shows us the end of evildoers.

"Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 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 do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." Psalm 37:1-4, 7, 9-11, 16, 34, 37 (NIV)

Prayer: O Lord, grant me patience and faith, teach me to follow you and live a life of righteousness and holiness. I ask for the strength to overcome all the temptations of this world. Amen.

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