You Can’t Go Wrong Doing Right!

“Do not fret because of evildoers,
Be not envious toward wrongdoers.
For they will wither quickly like the grass
And fade like the green herb.
Trust in the LORD and do good;
Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
Delight yourself in the LORD;
And He will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the LORD,
Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
He will bring forth your righteousness as the light
And your judgment as the noonday.
Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
Cease from anger and forsake wrath;
Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.
For evildoers will be cut off,
But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.”
Psalm 37:1-9

In the movies, the good guy always seems to ride up on his white horse and save the train from the outlaws. He gets there just in time, the bandits get the justice they deserve, and the hero is rewarded for his selfless bravery.

As you know, this isn’t often a picture of real life. Many times when you do the right thing, your obedience or honesty isn’t noticed, and perhaps it is even criticized. And the other friends or co-workers who are selfish or lie or ignore their families seem to prosper. Have you ever envied them just a little?

David wrestled with similar feelings, and he knew the solution. He understood that focusing on wrongdoing can lead to resentment and anger. Centering on the Lord and gaining His long-term perceptive is the answer. God says that success for the wicked is the only temporary. You don’t need to worry about their apparent abundance and acclaim today; in the light of eternity, their joy is fleeting.

With Jesus as your Savior, you have lasting satisfaction and fulfillment. The key is committing your life to His direction and trusting Him. He will not disappoint you. In the Lord, you have real victory and genuine success that no one can take away. That’s not Hollywood; that’s reality.

Nothing the world has to offer can match the good gifts of God.