Do Good Guys Finish Last?

 

 

       Do good guys finish last? Unfortunately, sometimes in this life it seems that way.  There are times when those who refuse to do wrong suffer.  We live in what is considered a "dog eat dog" world.  That is to say that many believe that in order to be successful we must do whatever is necessary.  If that means one must lie, cheat, or hurt others to get ahead then that is what must be done.  Those who do not drink alcohol, use foul language, or participate in sexually immoral activities are often the subject of ridicule. To put it plainly, sometimes it is hard to be a good guy. For this reason many have come to the conclusion that good guys finish last.  However, this is not biblically correct.  Jesus taught that good guys finish first.  He said "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth" (Matthew 13:47-50). Jesus taught that at the end of time those who are wicked will come in last.  They will be punished for the evil that they have done.  However, those who are good and just will be spared from torment.  They will go to live with the Lord forever. Sometimes it seems as if good guys finish last. Truthfully, sometimes during this life they do come in last. But they will not finish this way.  Jesus taught that good guys finish first.

 

--Garrett Bookout