The Tragedy of Ungodly Riches

Are you envious of the wealth of the wicked? Do you consider obedience to God to be in vain when you see the ungodly prospering? Many believing Christians find themselves querying the justness of God when they compare the results of their work with God with the riches of the ungodly. This is not right before God, for it shows lack of knowledge of God and trust in God. This post gives the consequences of ungodly riches which no child of God will desire.

When I thought how to understand this, it was too painful for me— until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end – Psalms 73:16-17 (NKJV)

Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase – Proverbs 13:11 (NKJV)

The fear of the Lord prolongs days, the years of the wicked will be shortened – Proverbs 10:27 (NKJV).

Many times Christians have been harsh against God through their words: they say it is useless to serve God and they call the proud blessed (Malachi 3:13-15). However, you are foolish, ignorant and like a beast before God when you do so (Psalm 73:22). Asaph found himself in such a situation, he queried the justness and faithfulness of God. Thank God he went into God’s sanctuary and got the answers (Psalm 73:1-17)! I encourage you to go to God’s sanctuary in prayers when you don’t understand a thing instead of saying and doing the wrong things before God.

In Psalms 37 and Psalms 73, King David and Asaph wrote of the tragedy of the wicked who seem to be prospering. O child of God, read and gain understanding. Be rest assured that the book of remembrance shall be written before God for those who fear Him, and you shall again discern between those who serve God and those who don’t serve Him (Malachi 3:16-18).

Now, what are considered as ungodly riches?

These are riches or wealth gotten out of wicked actions: through cheating, lying, bribery and corruption, killing, oppression and every ungodly act. Read more...