Proverbs 28:6 – 6 Better a poor man whose walk is blameless
than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
Is Solomon talking about present day or after one’s last breath? As always the Bible warns us about our earthly actions when it is all said and done.
The perverse rich man doesn’t care while he is still alive. The tyrant doesn’t care how he treats others, while he is still on this earth. That’s because they don’t allow themselves to think about repercussions after they done on this earth. That’s a major force of blindness.
Each of us needs to live our lives to please our Lord. If not there are repercussions. I’ve had people tell me that repercussions or consequences don’t motivate them. Consequences coupled with love should motivate them. The biggest reason consequences doesn’t motivate people is because ultimately it’s about them. They’re not being sold the goods they want when they hear about negativity.
It doesn’t change reality and when the repercussions or rewards are happening, everyone will care. Don’t be blinded, serve the Lord every day. Do your best to walk blamelessly even though we know it’s impossible to achieve. The Lord knows your heart.