Be not envious

Proverbs 24:1, 2 amp. "BE NOT envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them;  For their minds plot oppression  and  devise violence, and their lips talk of causing trouble  and vexation." Many are aroused by the material things of this world, and not only by the material things, but by the lives of others. I have seen people, who are talented, use their gifts for selfishness, and so many of our young people become envious of those people and their gifts. Many of these stars have big homes and nice cars. Money is their god. Kids here in America look up to the drug dealer and the gangsters as their heroes. Kids today, run around acting like their idols, and soon follow their ways. We live in an envious time where everyone wants what their neighbor has. They will put eternal life with Jesus on hold to get what looks good in the world. There are also evil men in this world that the devil will use and has used, to make a show to the world. They are getting young and old people alike trapped into thinking that there is a life greater than the life with Christ.  We need heroes in the Church, men and women filled with the Holy Spirit, who are examples for the children and the world. We desperately need to pray for our homes, our families, the cities, and the countries we live in. Pray that God will enlighten the hearts of this world with His Light. We have to stand  in Jesus Christ, One Body together, and fast and pray.  It isn't getting any better out there. Just something to think about. Give Christ Praise today.