The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
The righteous are more excellent than their neighbors because of the spiritual excellence of their hearts. A holy, well-kept heart makes the whole life well-ordered, wise, and useful, while neglect of the heart leaves a person's words and conduct common and unprofitable. That inward excellence puts a beauty upon the life that commends God's ways and can draw others toward Him.
Even ungodly men respect the character of a humble and faithful Christian. In times of sickness and when death draws near, such persons will often seek out the righteous for counsel and for prayer. God honors those who serve Him, both in this present life and forever in the life to come.
The righteous are more excellent than their neighbors because of the spiritual excellence of their hearts. A holy, well-kept heart makes the whole life well-ordered, wise, and useful, while neglect of the heart leaves a person's words and conduct common and unprofitable. That inward excellence puts a beauty upon the life that commends God's ways and can draw others toward Him.
Even ungodly men respect the character of a humble and faithful Christian. In times of sickness and when death draws near, such persons will often seek out the righteous for counsel and for prayer. God honors those who serve Him, both in this present life and forever in the life to come.