Read
22When the Lord blesses you
with riches,
you have nothing to regret.
23Fools enjoy doing wrong,
but anyone with good sense
enjoys acting wisely.
24What evil people dread most
will happen to them,
but good people will get
what they want most.
25Those crooks will disappear
when a storm strikes,
but God will keep safe
all who obey him.
Reflect
A clean conscience is perhaps one of the most stress-free states of living one can achieve. The blessings of God come with no dirty baggage, no laundered money. They are clean. Enjoy them with no regrets. He wanted you to have them. Nobody was hurt in the process so you don’t have to worry.
Foolish people enjoy the “dog eat dog” world. They think it’s only right for the toughest to stomp out the weak. The rewards for them are fun until their world comes crashing down on them – and it will sooner or later.
The pillars of wisdom are what the wise build their fortunes on, and they enjoy the journey. In light of eternity, it is the wise that end up with what really matters.
Respond
Almighty God, You know what I need the most. All good things come from you. I ask for your blessing in my life today knowing that I can enjoy whatever you send my way because I have acted rightly and wisely. Show me where my actions are hurting those around me. Show me where I am enjoying life at the expense of someone vulnerable so I can correct what I am doing and enjoy your blessings with a clean conscience. I ask you these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Ted Seres
Ted Seres received his B.A. in Political Science at McMaster University in Hamilton. He earned an M. Div at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon. He is married to Susan and has two sons: Trenton and Brett. Ted is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. He has been involved in pastoral ministry including church planting.