Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day. 18 Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. (Prov. 23:17–18) It is, of course, tempting to look at the outward prosperity or even the immoral fun of sinners, and think, “Gee, that looks exciting. Why do I work so hard at this godliness thing?” In fact, a whole psalm was devoted to this very thought (Psa. 73). If I am upset by the good fortunes of those without a relationship with God,