DO NOT ENVY THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED

 You shall not be put to shame because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: DO NOT ENVY THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: Psalm 37:1–2, 7

    Envy is a subtle temptation. When corrupt people prosper while the righteous struggle, it is easy to question God's justice. David answers this by saying, "Fret not thyself because of evildoers... neither be thou envious" (Psalm 37:1). Their success is temporary; God's justice is certain.

    Many powerful and wealthy people appear untouchable, yet Scripture reminds us that earthly prosperity without God is fleeting. Psalm 73:18–19 reveals that God sets the wicked in slippery places, and their downfall can come suddenly. Proverbs 23:17–18 urges believers not to envy sinners but to continue in the fear of the Lord.

    Even within the church, there is a danger of celebrating greed and corruption because they produce visible wealth. The Bible never teaches that riches alone are proof of God's favour. Jesus warned in Luke 12:15, "A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." The measure of God's blessing is a transformed heart, not merely a prosperous bank account.

     God calls His people to trust Him, wait patiently, and refuse to compromise their integrity. Though the righteous may experience hardship, the Lord sees every act of faithfulness and has prepared an eternal reward. The prosperity of the wicked fades like grass, but those who trust in the Lord will inherit His everlasting kingdom.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's Word and humility, self control and contentment.

PRAYER; Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive Him as Lord and Saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome envy .

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