Wretched Man
Puritan Board Freshman
I've recently been going through the wisdom books and am struggling with how to handle the recurring promises that the righteous will be rewarded. Just as an example, I read Proverbs 13:22, which promises a sinner's wealth will be laid up for the righteous and I know this isn't always the case, as is confirmed throughout other portions of the Bible.
I am of course inclined to assume this ultimately refers to eternal rewards and punishment (i.e. Psalm 1:5 which refers to "the judgment"), but have recently been trying to reassess my affinity to overspiritualize or allegorize Biblical text. I'm wondering if anyone can help me with this?
I am of course inclined to assume this ultimately refers to eternal rewards and punishment (i.e. Psalm 1:5 which refers to "the judgment"), but have recently been trying to reassess my affinity to overspiritualize or allegorize Biblical text. I'm wondering if anyone can help me with this?