The appeal of evil

We all have seasons where we don't feel useful for God's Kingdom, but do not be deceived by the counsel of the wicked, the way of the sinner, or the seat of the scoffer. Find your delight on the meditation of the Word, and everything you do will prosper. Psalm 1

If it weren't for His kingdom, the counsel of the wicked, the way of the sinner, and the seat of the scoffer would be a good place to be.

The counsel of the wicked is really appealing. It draws us from a human perspective to see things only in regards to this world, and would probably be good advice if it weren't for the Kingdom of God. The way of the sinner would be the better way IF our hope was in this life only (1 cor 15:12-20). The seat of the scoffer would be a good seat to be in because they way Christians should be acting is ludicrous if there is no Heaven.

The antidote to succumbing to the counsel, way, and seat of the wicked is meditation on the Word of God and believing His promise that "in all that he does he prospers. The wicked are not so..."