July 10, 2012
Proverbs 10:2 – “ Treasures of wickedness profits nothing ; but righteousness delivereth from death .”
What are the treasures of wickedness? Riches, honor, and glory of one’s peers is great for a time. Then everyone wants and needs more –more riches, more honor, and more glory –but they don’t satisfy. In order to attain more riches, honor, and more glory, one must be a little more intense and to just a little more,
What are the treasures of righteousness? Love , joy , peace , patience, and the other fruit of the spirit are a small guarantee of what is available to one seeking righteousness right here in the present. The blessed hope of an even better future certainly outweighs the promise of riches in the hereafter.
When you look at the treasures, I think that this is the only choice anyone can make. Is your heart and mind dependent on His Word?
Lord, we love you today and realize that the treasures of wickedness pale back comparison to the rewards of righteousness both presently and in the future. Help us to resist the temptation to choose temporal treasures. For Your service we live. Amen
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