Proverbs 3:33-35 (ESV)
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he gives favor.
35 The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get disgrace.
God blesses the righteous one, and that blessing extends to all that she has; at the same time, God rejects the wicked, along with all that is valuable to her. The wicked will reap what they sow, as all human activity takes place under the watchful eye of the Lord. Ultimately, God will right all wrongs, and the righteous, once mocked by the wicked, will be graced forever with God’s favor. Those who are wise will receive much from God, but fools will experience failure as they leave this earth empty-handed. In this sense, God will mock those who mock the righteous. Jesus asked, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” How would you respond to Jesus’ question? What on earth is worth the price of your soul? If anything is keeping you from wisdom today, choose to let it go.