Proverbs 11:6-8 (ESV)
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.
7 When the wicked dies, his hope will perish,
and the expectation of wealth perishes too.
8 The righteous is delivered from trouble,
and the wicked walks into it instead.
Those who are upright will be delivered from death, while the wicked are ensnared by the very things they desire. When the wicked man dies, there is nothing left for him. He is cut off from the presence of God and his kindness. Any ability he had to better his situation while on earth is gone. The Lord will ultimately protect the righteous from trouble, but the wicked don’t share in this promise from God. Although no one is blameless, those who see their need for forgiveness put their trust in the provision of Christ, turn to God, and are willing to walk along the path of wisdom. These will be credited with the righteousness of Jesus and will spend eternity in heaven. After life comes to an end, there is nothing good for those without Jesus. Death truly changes everything. What on earth is keeping you from responding to God today?