Do right

Do right

“The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.” (Prov. 10:7)

Dr. Bob Jones, evangelist, and founder/chancellor of Bob Jones University used to often say “Do right until the stars fall”. Little did many of the students know how important and prophetic those words would be.
As one ages, he often lives with his memories. The kids are gone; many loved ones have passed away, and all he seems to have in this world that is of any value is memories. The human nature, being as it is, will recall the evil days and deeds much quicker than the good and wholesome thoughts, therefore, make your days good days, and do right! We store up memories as we go through life, some will bring rewards in eternity, and others will fall by the wayside and burn as wood, hay, and stubble; whichever it is, we have some input in our late life memories. How much sweeter life will be when we can recall more righteousness than evil in our lives; when our memories, try as they may, seek to defeat our joy with negative and unworthy deeds and thoughts, and run into a solid wall of right thinking and righteous living. As Dr. Jones used to say, “Do right!”--you’ll never regret it.