psalm
An Appeal For Deliverance
In this chapter I can’t help but be impressed with David’s brutal honesty about himself. He doesn’t attempt to project positive images about himself but is forthright and objective. Because of his spiritual poverty he’s ready for a mighty work of God in his life and he desperately needs one. He …
Discipline is Proof of God’s Love
At times God must discipline us to help us. This is similar to a loving parent disciplining his child. The disciplining is not very enjoyable to the child, but it is essential to teach him right from wrong. The Bible says that “no chastening seems to be joyful for the presen …
Flattery Toward God is a Serious Offense
The writer states in this passage that the people flattered Him with their mouth, lied to Him with their tongue, had a heart that was not steadfast with Him, nor were they faithful in His covenant (vv. 36,37). The dictionary says flattery is to compliment insincerely. We flatter …
Commentary for Psalms 73:20
The problem is solved – (vv. 17-28) – The Psalmist records:(a) his own foolishness (vv. 17-22)(b) his own future (vv. 23-26) (c) his own faith (vv. 27-2 as he contrasts that which awaits the godless rich man in comparison to what the godly life has to offer. …
Obedience to God’s Word
Many in our world see the Bible as merely a book of dos and don’ts. But we as Christians see it as the inerrant, infallible, inspired Word of God. Our love of God and our love for His Word should be inseparable. In this passage we are told how to keep the characteristics of a godly person…
Dissatisfaction With God Leads to Disaster
Maybe it is just me, but it seems that people today tend to be dissatisfied with life in general. They may be dissatisfied about the way they look, their weight, their job, their church, their financial situation, their spouse, or the way their children behave. This dissatisfacti …
The Prosperity of The Wicked
This psalm returns to the problem David had in Psalm 37 and was emphasized again in Psalm 49. It deals with the age old problem of what seems to be the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the godly.The problem is stated (vv. 1-3) – Even though the Psalmist has con …
David Called for Trust Despite Evil Men
David wrote this psalm in his old age (Psa. 37:25) and reflects upon his years of experience. The major point of this Psalm is that the prosperity of the wicked is short lived. He deals with an age-old question of “Why do the wicked prosper, when the righteous are afflicted?” David was troubled …
God Says Vengeance is Mine
This Psalm is a prayer for God’s judgment to fall. It is in the spirit of the petition that God’s righteous rule be established over all men, especially the wicked. The author of Psalm 94 lived in a day when government was engaged in the promotion of evil and persecut …
Enjoying The Lord in Difficult Situations
Life was not easy for the Jewish remnant that returned to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon. Their neighbors were often hostile, the Persian officials were not always cooperative, and the economic situation was difficult. This psalm may have been written by one of the Levites to remind …