When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
--Proverbs 29:2
Those who are righteous are the people in this world who are in pursuit of God. Righteousness is ultimately defined by the character of God. And to sum up God's character, we might simply say, "God is good."
Doing what is right is doing good.
Doing good is being like God.
God stands for peace, offers assistance to those in need, treats people fairly, gives people a second chance. God walks in uncompromising justice, perfect purity, complete honesty, unending kindness, and boundless love.
Many people misunderstand the righteousness of God. They twist the love of God into a license to sin thinking that righteousness is restrictive. Yet, the increase of righteousness marks the increase of the influence of the character of God...and that is truly good for all people. What if people possessed the character of God. Imagine how that would change the world. How would you feel? What would you do???
Rejoice!
The wicked man lives by his own wisdom. Please do not politicize this proverb and assume the wise man was thinking about the presidential candidate for whom you did not vote. After all, if a nation no longer reveres God, then what is the virtue of a democracy where 'people rule'?
The wicked man's best quality is defined within himself because he has no regard for God. His standard is himself. Ultimately, he does not look out for the good of others, but only himself, even if he seems to be philanthropic or benevolent or just. Ultimately no one benefits under the rule of the wicked ruler unless he first receives a benefit. The wicked man uses people and abuses people. And that makes us...
Groan!!!
Mark Stinnett
February 16, 2020
Doing what is right is doing good.
God stands for peace, offers assistance to those in need, treats people fairly, gives people a second chance. God walks in uncompromising justice, perfect purity, complete honesty, unending kindness, and boundless love.
Many people misunderstand the righteousness of God. They twist the love of God into a license to sin thinking that righteousness is restrictive. Yet, the increase of righteousness marks the increase of the influence of the character of God...and that is truly good for all people. What if people possessed the character of God. Imagine how that would change the world. How would you feel? What would you do???
Rejoice!
The wicked man lives by his own wisdom. Please do not politicize this proverb and assume the wise man was thinking about the presidential candidate for whom you did not vote. After all, if a nation no longer reveres God, then what is the virtue of a democracy where 'people rule'?
The wicked man's best quality is defined within himself because he has no regard for God. His standard is himself. Ultimately, he does not look out for the good of others, but only himself, even if he seems to be philanthropic or benevolent or just. Ultimately no one benefits under the rule of the wicked ruler unless he first receives a benefit. The wicked man uses people and abuses people. And that makes us...
Groan!!!
The righteous increase in number because there are people who choose the path of righteousness. Even though good laws can be enacted, the heart of man cannot be legislated. So, we must each individually do our part to increase righteousness in our land.
Stand up for good.
Stand up for right.
Stand for God.
Mark Stinnett
February 16, 2020
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