I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Leviticus 26-27.

God promised the people of Israel blessings if they obeyed His commands and the punishments they would suffer if they failed to obey.  Some people read these blessings and conclude that godliness leads to wealth.  There is some truth to this, but it misunderstands what this passage promises.  First, God’s promise here is for the people of Israel, not everyone.  More importantly, these promises are for an entire people, not for individuals.  I believe that any large group of people who faithfully follow God’s commands will experience blessings similar to those recorded here, and any such group which violates God’s commands will suffer the punishment.  I believe that God built this into the world when He created it.  Having said all of that, I believe that choosing to obey God brings joy and choosing to rebel against God will bring pain.