An Easy Choice?

We read Proverbs 11 as a staff today, and I have to say, I love how clear the Proverbs make it for us sometimes. This particular Proverb presents a choice, and rather than leaving us to make a blind decision, the writer answers every question we might ask when making such an important selection. Let's take a look.

Righteousness v. Wickedness

1) A false balance is an abomination to the Lord. A just weight is his delight. (1-0 Righteouness)
2) Pride comes with disgrace. The humble get wisdom. (2-0 Righteousness)
3) Integrity guides the upright. Crookedness destroys the treacherous. (3-0 Righteousness)
4) Riches do not profit. Righteousness delivers from death. (4-0 Righteousness)
5) Righteousness keeps the blameless' way straight. The wicked fall by their own wickedness. (5-0 Righteousness)
6) Righteousness delivers the upright. The treacherous are taken captive by their own lust. (6-0 Righteousness)
7) Wicked dies = hope and wealth perishes. (7-0 Righteousness)
8) Righteous are delivered from trouble. Wicked walks into trouble (8-0 Righteousness)
9) Godless man destroys his neighbor with his mouth. Righteous are delivered by knowledge. (9-0 Righteousness)
10) Righteous does well = city rejoices. Wicked perish = shouts of gladness. (10-0 Righteousness ... people are cheering for them now)
11) A blessing of the upright exalts a city. The mouth of the wicked overthrows a city. (11-0 Righteousness)


...that continues throughout the entire Proverb! A spoiler for you, Wickedness never scores a single point. It's such an easy choice! There should be no competition, and yet for some reason (sin), we always think the underdog might really be the better choice. NEVER!

Choose Righteousness!!