“The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.” Proverbs 11:5
There is confidence in doing what is right. When one walks righteously, to the best of his ability, he can trust that God will intervene on his behalf and keep him on the right path. The wicked are also on a path, however, it does not lead to anywhere good, and here God does not need to intervene on their behalf (in keeping them on that path)… their own wickedness drives them further toward that end. Beautifully, however, Jesus Christ does intervene on behalf of the wicked, and if they follow Him they will be redeemed from the path that will inevitably fail.
Lord God, I praise You for this truth. I praise You for the practical wisdom of seeking righteousness. Guide me, and help me to stay on that path. Bless this house today. Change our hearts and our thought patterns to align with Yours, In Jesus Christ’s name, amen.