Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
There is always a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 23:17-18
Sometimes when people do wrong things, get away with it and worst, they end up getting credit or being 'praised' for the actions, it keeps you wondering if there is justice at all. And honestly, I would most probably be tempted to follow that guy's footsteps. But in these verses, God clearly instructs that we should not envy the people who had done wrong. In 2 Chronicles 19:7 - "Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery." In Ezekiel 33:20 - "But I will judge each of you according to his own ways." From these 2 sets of verse, we know that our God is impartial and just and He will judge every one according to his ways. (You can read Scripture Verse 003) Even though that person may get away from his acts, he still will have to account it to God and be judged. So there isn't anything to envy about that person but let us be zealous for the fear of the Lord. Sounds a bit funny dun you think so. Be passionate about fearing the Lord. I always choose to fear God out of respect and awe and not just merely because I'm afraid. And if you eager to show respect and awe, you will not do things against the Lord. And lastly, God promised us that if we choose to honour Him, He has a future for us and He will definitely cut us away. Isn't that a good news. Praise the Lord!
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