Scripture: Psalm 73: 1-3, 12, 17
1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. 3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 12 This is what the wicked are like—always free of care, they go on amassing wealth. 17 till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.
Scripture Commentary:
Sometimes when we stand on the corner of our lives, we desire what man has placed before us. Money, houses, jewlery … all the wealth and desires of our heart. We may be in the company of people who have the wealth we wish to have. We think that if we could only have a portion – or all of these things – we will be happy.
But the question is this: If you had all these things, what would you do with it?
Would you help the ‘have nots’ or keep it all to yourself and not share? Can you take it with you when death knocks on your door? Or can you present it to God?
There are two themes in the verses above. First, the wicked prospers on earth and people wonder why they should be good. Second, the wealthy and wicked look good and the people wish to trade places with them.
Luke 16: 19-31 recounts the story of the rich man and Lazarus. In death the rich man realizes that his wealth is worthless.
God’s gift to us is His Son, Jesus Christ. He gives us a choice: accept and follow Him or follow the road of earthly devastation and damnation. What path are you on? Is it the path to God’s kingdom and glory or hell in a basket?
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