To inherit means to receive something that was not yours. But an inheritance is usually gained because of death.
"An inheritance hastily gotten [by greedy, unjust means] at the beginning, in the end will not be blessed." Proverbs 20:21, Amplified
Inheritance comes at the death of another. Usually it is a parent who leaves something behind for his children, or a husband for his wife. When I read this verse, all I can think about is the parable about the Prodigal Son. He demanded his cut of the inheritance from his father so he could go live abroad. He was basically saying, "I wish you were dead, dad!" He had many friends after coming into his share of the inheritance. But when the money left, so did the friends. His end was a destitute one.
Sometimes, the Lord just wants us to exhibit patience. Could we use the blessing now? Maybe. But to gain what is not rightfully mine until it is time can never be blessed the way the Lord intended it to be.
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