Good morning,
Good versus evil. Righteousness versus wickedness. Does it seem that wickedness is triumphing over righteousness? It certainly seems that way. Crime is rampant. Politicians are corrupt. The justice system is biased. The church no longer stands on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ and His word.
Does the bible address these issues? Yes. Psalm 37 looks at the righteous, the wicked, and the response of believers.
PSALM 37
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. (Psalm 37:23-24)
INTRODUCTION
1) The Righteous (1-9)
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. 7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
Those who trust in God do not have to fear those who do evil. We are to take action. Not physical, but spiritual. Fret not, trust in the Lord, do good, delight thyself in the Lord, commit thy way unto the Lord, rest in the Lord, wait patiently, cease from anger, forsake wrath, and wait upon the Lord.
Our focus should not be on the evil, but on the goodness of our God. He wants our complete attention. When we seek God, we will find that He is completely sufficient to take care of us in this evil, wicked world.
The end state is that we shall inherit the earth.
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. (Colossians 3:1)
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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