This scripture gives us insight into the characteristics of the godly and the benefits of living a life that pleases God. The godly possess the land and live their forever, this teaches us that godliness produces a generational blessing, that leaves an inheritance to our children's children.
The godly offer good counsel, they teach right from wrong. This shows us that the godly have influence in their society, they are sought after for counsel and they teach others the difference between right and wrong. Godly people are not afraid to draw a line in the sand and define right and wrong.
They have made God's law their own, the godly are submitted to God, his ways become their ways. They are powerful leaders because they are submitted followers. Their feet will never slip from his path. Their paths are secure and their future is bright. The godly prosper and succeed when others fall by the way side because their feet are firmly planted on God's path.
So what about you, does this scripture define your life. Are you passing down a generational blessing, are you an individual of influence taking a stand on the issues of our day, are you submitted to God's laws? We all can falter and fail along they way, but let's make a refocused commitment to be Godly. Our world is full of good people who go along and get along but our world needs Godly People who will reestablish the truths of God and turn our culture back to Jesus Christ. Good is not good enough, God calls us to be Godly.
It is worth noting that Paul urges us to be careful how we build on the foundation. The word “how” (pos)12 emphasizes the method or manner of building more than what is done. The point seems to be: It is not how much we do for Christ, but what we do and how we do it.
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