Proverbs - Calling the Wicked Righteous

Proverbs 24:23-25

These things also belong to the wise.

 It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

Our judgment of character must be based on God’s standard of character and not upon our loyalty to the relationship.  We must seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.  We should never condone sin and call it righteousness.  Oftentimes on the news or entertainment coverage, sin is exalted and declared as noble.  To avoid this we must stay close to God’s Word and make sure that if we need to give a rebuke we do in faithfulness to God’s standards.  It may be difficult at first but it shall be a delight.  Our consciences will be clear and a good blessing shall come upon us.