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Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence(Psalm 73:13). Did you ever feel that way, Beloved? Did you ever feel that no matter how much you work, no matter how … Continue reading
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This is what the wicked are like–always carefree, they increase in wealth (Psalm 73:12). I know, we’ve already covered this. We talked about it last week. The wicked do have troubles, and they don’t always prosper. But I’m with the … Continue reading
They say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”(Psalm 73:11). Well, of course they question God. He threatens their power base. I mean, if there really is a God, then he’s probably smarter than we are, ya? … Continue reading
Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance(Psalm 73:10). Hmm… A small but vocal minority of wealthy and successful people wielding disproportionate cultural power and acting as the thought police for an entire society. Sound familiar? … Continue reading
Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth (Psalm 73:9). That’s one of the most frustrating things about worldly folks, isn’t it? They claim the moral and intellectual high ground on just about every … Continue reading
Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence. From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits. They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression(Psalm 73:6-9). Such lovely … Continue reading
They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills (Psalm 73:4-5). I have a scribbled notation in my Bible next to this verse. … Continue reading
But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked (Psalm 73:2-3). Sometimes it just doesn’t seem fair. Here you are, busting … Continue reading
Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart (Psalm 73:1). He either is or he isn’t. Good, I mean. We’re about to dive into Psalm 73. It’s one of my favorite psalms, in part because … Continue reading
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms(Ephesians 6:12). This blog is not usually … Continue reading