The apostle Paul once said, If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied
(1 Corinthians 15:19). By that he meant that if the Christian’s hope for rewards is limited to what he receives in this life, then he is in the most pitiable state. This thought is similar to the conclusion to which the Israelites came. They concluded that these arrogant enjoyed greater health and wealth, and greater peace and prosperity, than the godly. It seemed that God looked with favour upon the arrogant and demonstrated this favour by rewarding them with many good gifts. They were to be envied.
15 And now we call the arrogant blessed. Evildoers not only prosper but they put God to the test and they escape.’”