Proverbs 11:18: The wicked man does deceptive work, but he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
Insight
Sin and righteousness are set in sharp contrast again. Deceit and lawlessness go together. They shall be to the eternal undoing of those who practice them, because all such are an abomination to the Lord. In the upright He delights, therefore their reward is sure. It is in vain for men to attempt to ward off the certain judgment coming by confederating together to defeat the justice of the Almighty. Vengeance will inevitably follow their iniquitous course; but deliverance shall come in due time to the righteous. 1
Application
In Galatians 6:9 we are encouraged to keep doing the right things for the right reasons: “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Perhaps you have lost the heart to keep pressing on. Be refreshed in the grace of God right now. Give Him your weariness and your burdens. Let His loving arms uphold you once again. He will see you through. He will complete His work in you and through you. Trust Him. He will renew your heart.
Motivation
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. John 15:4
What you sow is what you get, and what you have is what you have sown. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, purify my heart from any leaven and teach me how to sow righteously, day-by-day.
1. Ironside, H. A. (1908). Notes on the Book of Proverbs. Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux Bros.
