Proverbs 28:4–5: Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them. Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all.
Insight
It is natural that men who have themselves forsaken the law should praise those who follow in the same crooked path. When a man is always ready to excuse unrighteousness in others it generally bespeaks an uneasy conscience as to his own ways. They who walk uprightly are able to convict those who do not. There is a corresponding moral state which enables them to weigh matters aright.
Evil men are blind to true justice, because of the iniquity of their own lives. Those who put the Lord always before them, and who are exercised concerning His glory, are enabled to understand everything. 1
Application
Matthew 6:31–33:
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
All Jesus is requesting of you, is to seek Him first in everything. He wants to be your Heavenly Father who provides for all your needs on earth. Will you let Him?
Motivation
For My people are foolish, They have not known Me. They are wise to do evil, But to do good they have no knowledge. Jeremiah 4:22
The wisdom of this world will only lead you to the grave, but the wisdom of heaven will always lead your life into a place of peace and understanding. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, thank You for making straight my crooked ways and giving me hope to live.
1. Ironside, H. A. (1908). Notes on the Book of Proverbs. Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux Bros.
