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On Righteousness: Benefits Part 4 - Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) June 7, 2022

Updated: Jun 28

Glory to God for this blessed day. We have another opportunity to gather and learn. Today, we continue to explore the benefits of a righteous life for believers. For that purpose, we look at Proverbs 10, which is credited to King Solomon. Given that 1 Kings 4:29 tells us God gave Solomon unusual wisdom and insight, and knowledge too great to be measured (GNT), he seems like a good person to listen to on the topic. These utterances were inspired by the Lord Himself and reinforce why we need to live righteously before God. In this day and age where there is so much confusion and anxiety, there's no better way to seek solace and understanding than from the Bible.


Hunger is not the portion of the righteous. No matter what, the Lord will always ensure that His righteous ones are fed. Proverbs 10:3 - The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. Even when it seems that every kitchen cupboard is dry, the Lord will make miraculous provision. The Lord in His kindness even extends this privilege to the children of the righteous. Not only shall they not go hungry but they won't ever beg to eat. Hallelujah! Psalm 37:25 - I am old now; I have lived a long time, but I have never seen good people abandoned by the LORD or their children begging for food (GNT). And this verse also points out another gem, the righteous will never be abandoned by God. He will always rise to every occasion on their behalf.


One thing I've learned in this life is that money and fame cannot protect from death. How many times have we been stumped to hear of the most powerful and well-recognized people dying in shocking ways? However, the righteous are promised not only a long life, but also safety from death in Proverbs 10:2 - The treasure of the wicked won't profit them, but righteousness rescues people from death (CEB). They will die when their God-appointed time comes and nothing less. When you couple this with Proverbs 3:25-26 - Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared, the righteous can walk with great confidence of God's protection in all manner of situations.


Blessings are a reward for the righteous. The New Living Translation of Proverbs 10:6 states that blessings shall rain down as showers, while the New International Version says blessings shall be a crown on the head of the righteous. And according to the next verse, the very name of the righteous acts as a blessing. Proverbs 10:6 - The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot (NASB). Imagine living a righteous life whereby those who are associated with you are granted better treatment on that basis alone?


And if you are wondering what happens to those who ignore the call to righteousness just look at some of the scripture used above. They highlight not only the blessings stemming from righteousness, but the curses that unrighteousness brings. We should each want to do everything we can to glorify the Lord with our very lives. It all starts with small changes - watching the things we say to others, studying the Bible regularly, asking Jesus to guide us each day, and giving Him praise for everything. We just have to start and trust God to help us improve with time, after all, He told Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak" (GNT). It is in our weakest moment that the Lord will show up to help and strengthen us. IJMN, Amen. We just have to call on Him.


I pray you'll join us at 12 Noon today to fellowship. See you then!



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