Wicked Way
“Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; Yet let me talk with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? But You, O LORD, know me; You have seen me, And You have tested my heart toward You. Pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, And prepare them for the day of slaughter.” Jeremiah 12:1, 3 NKJV http://bible.com/114/jer.12.1,3.nkjv There is always no perfect answer to the question “why does wicked way prosper?”, especially from someone who is not involved in the act of wickedness. An atheist will readily justify his hard stance with queries like ”Where was God during the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre towers on September 11, 2001?” However, the experience of Prophet Jeremiah in the question room shows that sincere souls often have a fair idea of the fruitfulness in wickedness. Wickedness of men often promotes intimacy with God. Unfortunately, believers who are called to a lifestyl...