#soap # Job 18 ## Title: Don’t Envy the Wicked ## Scripture: (Job 18:21) “‘Surely such is the residence of an evil man; and this is the place of one who has not known God.’”” (NET) ## Observation: In this chapter, Bildad talks about the final destruction of wicked people. This is one of those things that we know, but it can still be hard to do. We know that wicked people are judged justly by God in the end. However, we are finite creatures. It is hard for us to imagine eternity. All we can get our heads around is the past and the present. When we see bad people prosper and seemingly enjoy their depravity, it does something strange to our hearts. We start asking questions such as, why am I trying so hard if they don’t have to? Why doesn’t God bless me like that? How is it that I have to struggle while they celebrate? God’s Word teaches us to correct our vision. They are not celebrating any more than someone walking across a shallow pool says they are swimming. Their lives are more hollow than they realize. Ultimately, we are much better off in our hardships than they are in their temporary pleasure. ## Application: Trust what the Lord is doing in your life and theirs. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always being trustworthy.