“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.” (Proverbs 3: 31, 32).
Every godly man who has ever struggled-financially or otherwise- has wondered at one time or another why it seemed that the ungodly always prospers. If we are not careful, our struggles can cause us to harbor bitterness and resentment in our hearts. Our envy may not be financially motivated; perhaps we are jealous of power, general prosperity, the family or the prestigious position of the ungodly. Regardless, God says that we should not be concerned about these temporal blessings. We are told in Psalm 37: 1, 2 and 7 to: “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.” God’s wrath and justice against the ungodly will be pacified- if not in this life, then in the life to come. God is God: He sees the big picture, and He can be trusted. Envy of others and their possessions hinders our relationship with the Lord because it causes us to question His goodness. We need to learn to be grateful and content with the blessings God has given us. If we keep our eyes on Jesus, we will not be distracted by what others have and what we lack. Men of God, live the life God has called you to live to the best of your ability. Trust Him to do right by you.
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