8:14 Ignoring Exceptions Generally speaking, God rewards obedience and punishes disobedience. When we see an exception, it can be hard to comprehend the inconsistency. Do you know of someone whom you would describe as wicked but continues to prosper? It is comforting to know that “the wicked plot against the godly; they snarl at them in defiance. But the LORD just laughs, for he sees their day of judgment coming” (Ps 37:12-13).