Psalm 37: 1 – 3
Do not fret because of evil-doers, be not envious toward wrongdoers. For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
This is such solid advice. I remember so clearly when I learned this. I saw mean people prospering and living the high life while “good” people had less in the way of material goods and “success.” I thought it so unfair. But this is when I learned the truth of Galatians 6: 7 which says that a person will reap whatever he sows.
So, while God was teaching me that verse, I was watching these people abuse others and enjoy all that life could offer. There was a great reckoning though. And they did reap just what they sowed. It was not pretty. The mighty fell and they fell hard.
God instructs us not to be envious of those people. Don’t worry and fret because of them. You just trust in the Lord and continue doing good like Jesus did. Keep your mind fixed on Jesus. Don’t even pay attention to them and their ways. And definitely don’t be jealous of them because a day will come, and it won’t be long, that you will not want to be in their shoes.
Put all of your trust in God. Don’t walk by sight but by faith. That means don’t pay attention to the way things look. God is at work and even if you don’t see the fruit of it right now, believe me, you will. You just keep up the good work and have your faith and hope firmly fixed on Jesus and his Dad.