¿Por qué prospera el mal? | Devoción Matutina para Adultos | 17 de julio del 2026

Morning Devotional for Adults | Friday, July 17, 2026 ================== Why Does Evil Prosper? “Why do the wicked live, grow old, and increase in wealth? ... Their house is safe from fear, and the scourge of God is not upon them.” — Job 21:7, 9 The twenty-first chapter introduces us to a powerful rebuttal from the patriarch, who requests the attentive silence of his interlocutors as the only comfort they can offer him. With complete honesty, Job dismantles the simplistic theology of his companions by exposing an undeniable reality: in the earthly realm, those who defy the truth often enjoy a peaceful old age, see their descendants prosper, and spend their days in material pleasure, despite having commanded the Almighty to depart from their lives. The suffering man clarifies that the rebel's ultimate fate is reserved for the day of final judgment, dismantling the notion that every difficulty in our present routine constitutes a direct and immediate punishment from Heaven. The lesson of this chapter profoundly shakes our doctrinal worldview in the interactions and challenges of each day. Observing that people who trample on the commandments of the moral law advance without hindrance in their daily tasks, while faithful Sabbath observers face scarcity, family misunderstandings, or spiritual deserts, the mind is tempted by discouragement or subtle envy. Scripture admonishes us not to evaluate eternal plans through the narrow lens of immediate retribution. True prosperity does not consist of accumulating perishable goods, but rather in developing a mature and approved character that remains anchored in divine promises, recognizing that this world is a school of preparation for our heavenly homeland. In these inspired pages, we are reminded of the proper perspective to maintain in the face of these contrasts: “The prosperity of the wicked has often been a stumbling block to the saints, but the Creator sees the end from the beginning… The Lord allows the wheat and the tares to grow together until the final harvest, not because He approves of rebellion, but so that the entire universe may behold the results of each path. Practical godliness requires that we turn our eyes away from the temporary advantages of unbelievers and fix our trust in the incorruptible riches of grace” (Ellen G. White, Prophets and Kings, p. 385). Our assurance of salvation is strengthened by contemplating the intercessory work of Jesus, who in the solemn hours of the investigative judgment evaluates each life with perfect fairness, assuring the reward of His loyal servants. He endured the apparent victory of His persecutors on Calvary to irrevocably seal the decree of our eternal redemption. Genuine faith works through love, dispels existential doubts, and empowers us to persevere in righteous conduct in our daily lives, no matter how adverse the circumstances. By fixing our eyes on Christ, our High Priest, we find the strength of the Holy Spirit to uphold the banner of truth. As Psalm 73:16-17 reminds us, understanding these apparent injustices is difficult until we enter God's sanctuary and grasp their ultimate purpose; therefore, let us cling to the promise of Revelation 22:12, knowing that our Rewarder is coming soon to repay each person according to their deeds. ========================= Morning Devotional for Adults 2026 Morning Devotional for Youth 2026 Morning Devotional for Women 2026 Morning Devotional for Teens 2026 Morning Devotional for Children 2026 Morning Devotional for Toddlers 2026 Revived by His Word 2026 ============= Morning Meditations 2026 Morning Devotional 2026 Christian Morning Devotionals 2026 Today's Devotional 2026 Christian Devotionals My Devotional 2026 Christian Messages Devotional Readings 2026 Ellen G. White Devotionals Daily Devotional Today's Devotional 2026 #MorningDevotional #morning #morningdevotionalforadults #rpsp #Devotional #Devotionals #Morning #reflections ========================= MORNING DEVOTIONAL FOR ADULTS 2026 Devotional Readings for Adults 2026 VISIT US AT: http://devocionmatutina.com