Psalm 1:6

"For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish." 
Psalm 1:6


Sometimes it seems like our obedience is completely ignored. The world considers us foolish, we feel under-appreciated in our efforts. Our lives often seem unfruitful or worthless because we can't see what the results of our diligence are. We are not appreciated by those around us, so we don't feel like our righteous acts are worthwhile.

But we are short-sighted.

The LORD knows our ways.
Even when the fruits of our labor are seemingly nonexistent, they ARE worthwhile because the world is no longer our judge - God is!
And He sees the way of the righteous.
It is also frustrating to look around us and see the corrupt rising to power, fame, fortune. it seems that our faithful efforts keep us from reaching the perceived greatness, the popular acknowledgement of "success".
Their ungodly pursuits seem to elevate them, and we wonder if we will ever have our chance at victory...
But the psalms say, "the way of the ungodly shall perish."
They do not see that their path, though it seems pleasant and good and profitable now, will lead them to ultimate destruction and pain in the end.

If you covet their lifestyle, you must also covet their end.