"Do not envy evil people or try to be friends with them. Their minds
are always planning violence and they always talk about trouble." Proverbs
24:1-2
What is it that you want from life? Is there a life that you desire to live? Are there any luxuries that you wish to have? Any people that you admire?
...Do any of those embody Christ?
Today I define success, as a Christian. Success should not be having thousand ,of dollars to spend freely, nor should it be having the most attractive boyfriend/girlfriend. We have to remember that the sole REASON we are on this Earth is to serve God, and fulfill his purpose for us. So I ask when we place revere in men who make a living off of misogynist lyrics, or women who dance half-clothed on television living by 'sex sells' instead of 'Jesus saves', are we serving God's will. Are we fulfilling his purpose? Or are we working for the enemy?
The scripture above says not to envy those who delve in these evil behaviors. It is not wise, for their minds are no more stable than leaf on a tree. As the wind blows, their position changes.
But the bible quotes "Their minds are always planning violence." Not only are they dangerous, but their mere THOUGHTS are violent. Their thoughts are harmful. A person who is full of harmful thoughts, is capable of dangerous actions. "They always talk about trouble." What do you learn from someone who only speaks trouble? Drama? Sorrow? Pain? Nothing positive comes of it, so why do you desire to be their friend, let alone be like them.
Remember the next time you think about success, God has an extraordinary success plan for your life, and the only way to achieve that success is through his word, and his son Jesus Christ. Don't let an evil person interfere with that plan.
