BUT WHY? ......

ECCLESIASTES 7:15-18

(15)  All things have I seen in the days of my vanity:  there is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness.  (16)  Be not righteous over much;  neither make thyself over wise:  why should est thou destroy thyself?
(17)  Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish:  why should est thou die before thy time?  (18)  It is good that thou should est take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.

COMMENTARY:

Brethren in the Lord, this is an advise from King Solomon for us to fear GOD: for a righteous man could die an early death when he is too righteous in his ways:  likewise, a wicked man's life can be prolong in his wickedness: for the one who fears God, shall come out of both of them all.

As Christians, we are expected to walk in righteousness:  but, when we don't it displeases the Lord; we become too judgmental to others, and display evil attributes such as, (rumor mongering, gossiping, false accusing, slandering, backstabbing and self-righteousness) among ourselves.  Therefore, let us not be too judgmental in our ways.

Also, the scripture says, "the wicked can live longer in his wickedness";  but "why?"  My point of view is, the LORD prolongs the life of a wicked person, so they can repent from all evil and turn to Christ for eternal life.

(Ezekiel 33:19)  But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.

Brethren, this world is full of wickedness:  there are wicked people in high places of authority;  in our (churches, senate, judiciary, secular workforce and in families).  The devil dominates the hearts of the wicked, to do his evil against the children of light;  therefore, when we are being attack from any sort, let us look at the whole picture:  there might be a demonic spirit working through the attacker to destroy us, and we need be watchful and pray for divine intervention through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

CONCLUSION:

Brethren in the Lord,  the bottom line is "Fear GOD and do no Evil to thy neighbor".  Let us try to do good always; and live peaceably with all men,  Amen and Amen!

(1 Peter 3:12)  FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE OVER THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ARE OPEN UNTO THEIR PRAYERS:  BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THEM THAT TO EVIL.