When we look for the good in others, Proverbs 11:27 tells us “favor will find you.”

The righteous follow a clear path in life, they look for the good and are delivered from troubles. The righteous are generous, strengthen their communities, and seek opportunities to serve friends and relieve the poor. Those who do good in the world will not only be loved by God and man but also procure favor with the Almighty.

Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it. Proverbs 11:27 NIV

Dig for the good!

Few people find God’s favor because dirt is so easy to see on the surface. If all we do is scrape the surface in search of the dirt, Proverbs 11:27 says “then evil is what we’ll find.” The verse is saying that the person who goes looking for trouble will find it but those who do good will receive favor from God and men.

Selfish, wicked people hoard money, they look for wrongdoing and seek out the negative in others. The wicked are not saved by these shallow graves and instead only a curse on their families and communities. Wicked people prepare ruin for themselves and will face punishment for the dirt.

Those that are not doing good are doing hurt.

Go deep. Look for the good and God’s glory. The search for gold will be worth it!