30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom,
and his tongue speaks justice.
31 The law of his God is in his heart;
his steps do not slip.
32 The wicked watches for the righteous
and seeks to put him to death.
33 The Lord will not abandon him to his power
or let him be condemned when he is brought to trial.
34 Wait for the Lord and keep his way,
and he will exalt you to inherit the land;
you will look on when the wicked are cut off.
Perhaps our clean living is not a means for converting. Perhaps our attendance at church and study is not for ourselves. Perhaps we don't live like Christians to judge. This is not to say that what we do is unimportant. This does not mean that our living is not a way to shine and spread the light of Christ. Our role is not judge and jury. Think of the freedom!
Instead of worrying about trying to work our way into heaven, or trying to live to save souls, we simply live our lives as the righteous who utter wisdom and seek justice. Our living a righteous life is part of the waiting. It is not our place to judge, so don't worry about what others think, say, or do. It does seem harsh to think that we can't save the wicked at the time of judgment, but then again, we aren't the savior of the world. Judging is not ours to give. We must simply wait for the Lord.
Prayer: God, help me to see my place in your world. Give me the patience to know that you are in control of both the wicked and the righteous. Amen.
G. Thomas Martin