Proverbs 14:22
Do they not go astray who devise evil?
But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.

Application:

As His Word outlines, devising evil corrupts God’s plans for righteous living and opposes what He has decreed. These verses highlight that the wise will ultimately be rewarded for their righteous deeds (Proverbs 14:18). This is not the case for fools: do those who plan evil not go astray (14:22)?

Joseph is a prime biblical example of this principle. His jealous brothers sold him into slavery. He was unjustly accused of adultery and imprisoned. Yet, through it all, he maintained his integrity, and “the Lord was with Joseph” (see Gen 37:26–28; 39:6–21). Ultimately, he rose to prominence, and his wicked brothers bowed before him (see Gen 42:6)—just as he had dreamed they would (see Gen 37:5–11). Indeed, those who follow God are crowned (14:18), and the evil bow before the good (14:19).

Don’t you realize that those born again of the Holy Spirit (John 3) will judge angels? (1 Corinthians 6:3). Let us abandon evil, expose it, combat it, and pursue God’s righteousness. Accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and obey His Word.

Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 595.

To God, be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.