27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
28 The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
29 The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers.
30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
Religion can be seen as a refuge for the uncertain. But here we see that God is the only place where certainty can be found. His rich promises are our protective tower. Without it his followers would surely be destroyed. So perhaps the stereotype is true. Followers of God are unstable. But the hope of stability brings a uniquely Christian joy.
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