Psalm 37:37 New King James Version (NKJV):
Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright;
For the future of that man is peace.
Like spoiled children, we often think of the Lord’s righteous standard as being overly demanding and stringent. Yet, like a patient parent, the Lord allows us to learn that his upright and perfect character is the only way to have to enjoy life. How many non-believers have found this to be true. They do not trust in Jesus, but by being honest, hard-working, and basically moral they have a seemingly peaceful and pleasant life. This is because they are making the right choices even if their reasons are entirely selfish. However, the person who is a child of God, walking by means of the Holy Spirit, will experience permanent spiritual peace and, most often, the peace that comes from living out His life and character. Or, as Proverbs 16:7 put it: “When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies be at peace with him.”
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