The Blessing Of The Righteous

A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. Proverbs 12:2

There is a marked difference between the righteous and the wicked in both their characteristics and in their condition.

(1) The righteous has the favor of the Lord (Prov. 12:2). The favor of God brings God’s blessings and protection. “For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield” (Ps. 5:12).

(2) The righteous is firmly established (12:3). The righteous have their lives rooted in the Word of God, which is Christ Jesus—our Rock and foundation. Matthew 7:24-25 says, “whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.”

(3) The words of the righteous bring deliverance (Prov. 12:6). The favor of God upon the righteous makes him a problem-solver, and an overcomer. God gives wisdom to the righteous so that he has an answer to every problem.

(4) His blessings are continued to his children (12:7). The blessings of the Lord upon the righteous are for a thousand generations. “You shall not bow down to idols nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments” (Deut. 5:9-10).

(5) The righteous is commended for his wisdom (Prov. 12:8). He enjoys a good reputation and he is praised for his wisdom.

(6) The righteous shall be satisfied with plenty of bread (12:11). God will provide for the righteous, he will not need to suffer lack or insuffi ciency. The psalmist says in Psalm 37:25, “I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.”

(7) The labor of the righteous shall not be without results (Prov. 12:12). God will prosper the work of his hands.

(8) The righteous shall come out of trouble triumphant (12:13). “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles” (Ps. 34:17).

(9) The righteous shall be satisfied with good (Prov. 12:14). The Bible says no good thing will God withhold from those who are upright before Him. (10) The righteous will enjoy divine protection (12:21) “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Ps. 34:19). As you continue to walk in righteousness before God, you can confess the blessings of the righteous over your life! But if there are areas in your life that you need to repent from, do it now and get rid of every evil or wicked intention in your life!