Proverbs - Don't Envy Evil Men

Proverbs 24:1-2

Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.

For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

We are told not to envy evil men nor should we desire to be with them.  Proverbs was written primarily for the young man in order to give him discretion as he goes on with life’s choices.  Young people often want to hang out with those who are ‘cool’ according to this world’s standards.  Maybe the kids at school that look good and yet talk nasty seem to be popular and confident.  Our children need to know that they should not envy them or desire to be with them.  We are told why we shouldn’t in this verse.  Evil people have hearts that are studying destruction.  They don’t always know that.   They think they are coming up with fun plans and adventurous pursuits.  The end of these things results in destruction.  Relationships can be destroyed.  Trust can be destroyed.  Even lives can be destroyed.  Have you warned your children to stay away from other children who talk of mischief and make plans to do things that the Lord says are wrong?  Do you ever desire to be around other women who speak of things they ought not?  A wise woman is cautious with her admiration and she loves those who fear the Lord.