The news that has emerged lately is truly alarming. As a result of life's difficulties, struggles, and despair often lead people to make unwise decisions that are often beyond moral boundaries. Justifications are made to justify something that is actually not right. Especially with the instant and fast mentality that is prevalent in this modern world.

Look at how God's word in verse 21 shows people's attachment to material possessions that actually leads to their downfall. They intend to acquire wealth quickly. But often the quick process sacrifices many things in life. Values and even morality are also mortgaged. That is why the instantaneous process does not reflect His favour and blessings at all. Verse 23 describes what the quick way looks like, namely by cheating for the sake of self-interest.

Then every wise person is invited not to live in wickedness no matter what. There may be many ways to become rich, famous, or successful, but in the end it is the way that is in accordance with His word that should be chosen. Live in His wisdom and we will be guided to make the right choices and maintain our hope in God.