Wicked & Righteous
When it comes right down to it, these are the two categories of people. It’s a simple division of people before a Holy God. I will confess that I’ve played on both teams in the two categories. There is fun to be had on both sides, but the consequences on the side of the wicked are ultimately devastating. In fact the wicked often get punished in the short term with consequences and then there is the eternal punishment.
I believe that I was created to bring honor to the Lord with my actions, attitudes and words…all of me for Him. This is not rocket science or complex chemistry. It is really a simple and basic choice to follow the Lord. Check this out….
8 Jerusalem staggers, Judah is falling; their words and deeds are against the Lord, defying his glorious presence. 9 The look on their faces testifies against them; they parade their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to them! They have brought disaster upon themselves. 10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. 11 Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done. (Isaiah 3:8-11 NIV)
I have choices every day – many choices in one day. My thoughts are sometimes not pure and clean, but I must bring them to the Lord. I can’t act on my thoughts – I must bring everything I think, say or do under the leadership of the Lord. I want to live a righteous life. When I stumble He lifts me back up and puts me back on my feet. His Mercy and Grace are beyond amazing. He promises me fulfillment in the midst of the struggle of this life because I look forward to a life that will not end.
I want to be known by the Lord as a righteous man who runs after His heart.
Pressing On! Dwayne