June 8, 2026

Business by the Book

Psalm 37:25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Some mock the righteous, calling them “Goody two shoes,” or “Do gooders,” or other names, but the righteous have a promise. This is a promise that cannot be broken, a promise that was given by a king from the King of Kings, a promise that will last throughout the centuries. Of all promises found in Scripture there is none that is more relevant than this promise. It is the promise of the unseen hand of Almighty God blessing the righteous.

In Proverbs 15:19 a comparison is drawn between the slothful and the righteous. The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. This verse shows two sides of one coin. Perhaps the reason that the righteous have such a promise as King David wrote in today’s verse is because they are not slothful. It’s interesting, the word “righteous” is used 225 times in Scripture. Often times it is used in connection with some type of good work being performed by the one being described as righteous.

Therefore an inexorable connection exists between being righteous, work, and the promise of lifelong provision. But that is not all. Not only does David say that the righteous are not forsaken, but also that their seed has no need to beg for bread. Imagine, your hard work of righteous acts will be a benefit your children. Many times the temptation to take short cuts, walk a little close to the edge of propriety in business, or cease to work altogether creeps into a life. Dissatisfaction with the work, being underappreciated by the boss, and low wages are just three of the reasons why people give up on performing righteous works. When temptation like this sneaks in remember your children. If for no other reason, maintain your righteous way of work for them. They depend on you.

Planning for retirement? Well and good, but remember God will take care of the righteous, they will not be forsaken. No matter how much money you lay up it can be gone in one swift unforeseen catastrophe. If so, God will still be there, guaranteed.

Dr. William Howe