Throughout time, there has always been sin that started when Satan led one-third of the angels in rebellion against God, for Satan wanted to rule God’s creation; then the first humans on earth chose to rebel against God, eat the fruit forbidden of God, and then Cane killed his brother Abel, because God accepted Abel’s offering but rejected Cain’s offering; thus, sin of the wicked who rebel against God and persecute the righteous, will be with us until the end of time, and we see it in every generation, and during every election, for Psalm 75:4-10 is God’s promise to exalt one and remove another, but at His preset time and season the wicked will be severely punished.
Psalm 75:4-10 (NLT)—4 “I warned the proud, ‘Stop your boasting!’ I told the wicked, ‘Do not raise your fists! 5 Do not raise your fists in defiance at the heavens or speak with such arrogance.’” 6 For no one on earth—from east or west, or even from the wilderness—should raise a defiant fist. 7 It is God alone who judges; He decides who will rise and who will fall. 8 For the LORD holds a cup in His hand that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours out the wine in judgment, and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs. 9 But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. 10 For God says, “I will break the strength of the wicked, but I will increase the power of the godly.”
Ephesians 1:3-14 reveals how even before creation of anything, God already had every detail of everything already fixed in His creative plan, purpose, timing, and will; therefore, every detail of everything happens in agreement with God’s predetermined plan, purpose, timing, and will, so praise, thank, worship, and trust every detail of life to God’s preplanned blessings to His children and His severest judgment to the wicked God-haters—this is what Proverbs 29:1-27 tells us.
Proverbs 29:1-27 (NLT)—1 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery. 2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan. 3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted. 4 A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it. 5 To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet. 6 Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy. 7 The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked do not care at all. 8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger. 9 If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction. 10 The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright tries to help them. 11 Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. 12 If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked. 13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common—the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. 14 If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever. 15 To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. 16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall. 17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad. 18 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. 19 Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded. 20 There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking. 21 A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel. 22 An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin. 23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. 24 If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify. 25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD. 27 The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.
Godless people should become God-fearing people, fully committed to obedience to God and His word, but God-loving, obeying Christians should ask for and receive from the Holy Spirt what Jesus tells us, in John 16:13-14, will happen— “He will tell us things to come”.
Jim Nabors
