Proverbs 12:26-28 (ESV)
26 One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 Whoever is slothful will not roast his game,
but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
28 In the path of righteousness is life,
and in its pathway there is no death.
The righteous person carefully considers which women she will call her true friends. She looks for those who can both give her wisdom and keep her confidence. But the wicked will confide in just about anyone. They are misguided, not looking for sound advice. The lazy person doesn’t follow through on what she starts and ends up with nothing to enjoy. But the one who begins and finishes well will be rewarded. Those whom God has made righteous will never experience separation from him in this life or in the life to come. The Lord will never abandon those who have placed their trust in his Son, Jesus Christ. Although we all will one day leave the physical bodies we inhabit, for the righteous, life will not only continue but flourish. If you have put off getting things right with God, don’t resist his Spirit any longer. Make Jesus your ultimate friend today.