David wrote a psalm about corrupt Doeg the Edomite. Doeg was at the house of Ahimelech the priest who was serving before the Lord at the tent of meeting in Nob. Doeg noticed that David was there and saw an opportunity for advancement and self-gain. He reported fugitive David’s location to King Saul and killed all the priests and their families at Nog.
“Then David said to Abiathar the only priest to escape Doag: ‘That day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, I knew he would be sure to tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of your father’s whole family. Stay with me; don’t be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me.'” (1 Samuel 22:22-23)
Doeg probably believed that life was getting better for him. Perhaps he even thought that his god was blessing him. However, what was happening to him was an opportunity for him to do the right thing. He did not. The momentary advancement would lead to his fall.
Doeg was a disgrace in the eyes of God. Though a mighty man, he was evil. He boasts about his good fortunes and cunning wit. Yet, he was a fool who loved evil rather than good.
Good fortune is not a good measure if I am doing the right thing. Just because things seem to be going the way I want them to, I cannot let that be a measure of my soul. The best measure is the word of God, the Holy Spirt, and a good conscience.