Doing what’s right – sometimes it feels so passive. David lamented in Psalms, God, why do the bad people prosper? Where’s the justice? Where’s my reward for all the good I do? (Psalm 94)
Paul felt compelled to write, Don’t give up! Keep on doing the right thing, and don’t get tired of it! It will pay off! (Galatians 6:9)
Reading today’s entry from Neil was a bit of a revelation for me… He writes: Your best defense against the god of this world is to live a righteous life in Christ.
All of a sudden, right living isn’t just keeping out of trouble; it’s an active strategy designed to keep the darkness out of my life; it’s shining the light and extending God’s kingdom.
Think football: defense isn’t a passive thing. There’s pushing, shoving, and some hard hits. You’re not just keeping the ball out of your own end zone, you’re pushing towards your goal.
Like David, sometimes I get discouraged at what I see as unfairness. People do bad stuff and see like they’re doing okay… Not to be spiteful, but the reality is, they will reap what they sow.
When my kids tattle on each other, I tell them this: You worry about you. I feel like that’s what God is saying to me today. And I’m encouraged that doing right isn’t passive. It’s pushing forward.
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