The righteous will call up their friends when they see the wicked get their reward, Serve up their blood in goblets as they toast one another, Everyone cheering, "It's worth it to play by the rules!
Psalm 58:10-11
I've been part of a new men's group that has spent the last couple of gatherings talking about vengeance and pay backs. This past evening we talked about the Indiana Pacer's Organization and the difficulty of rebuilding after "imploding on and off the court."
Our discussion revolved around what do the Pacers need to do. The simple answer was Win! Winning would solve lots of problems. The team before the brawl was a team of saints - but they were winning. Fans judge the current team (that isn't winning) by additional criteria. Winning would take care of that.
The interesting comment agreed on by all was that the Pacers need to win the right way with "good" guys.
That was in my mind as I read this Psalm today. I was struck by David's desire to revel not just in winning, but winning the right way!
I suppose that is why we like Tony Dungy, but despise Bill Belichick. We revere the likes of Coach John Wooden but cast aside John Calipari.
We all want the good guys to win. We love the story of the guy that plays by the rules winning. We even like the story of the rebel turned good guy - especially if while turning good guy he happens to win.
The awful truth is that the good guys don't always win.
The bad guys win more than there share.
But here is the really good news: the story isn't done! In the end (I've read the book) the good guys win!
Those that follow Christ.
Those that play by the rules.
In the end . . . you win!
Keep up the good fight!
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