Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7b NASB Prospers– Sometimes we read something that perfectly captures our anxiety about the world. Sometimes it was written long ago but turns out to be just as true today. Sometimes it’s worth reading again and…
Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NASB Desires – Does God want you to have what you want? By translating the feminine noun mishalot as “desires,” we are inclined to believe that one of God’s purposes is to be the genie who grants us…
Therefore pride is their necklace; violence covers them as a garment. Psalm 73:6 ESV Violence – Do you connect prosperity to pride? Yes, you might think of that connection. But what about connecting prosperity to violence? For those who share the Greek idea of individualism, this seems like a real stretch. Why would Asaph suggest…
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. Psalm 73:2-3 ESV Almost stumbled – Asaph proclaims that God is good to Israel and all who are Israel are known by their “clean heart” actions. But he quickly realizes that his steps court disaster. As much as he wants clean…
You shall not bow down to their gods, and you shall not serve them. And you shall not do according to their works. But you shall surely pull down and surely you shall smash their idols. Exodus 23:24 Smash – Why did God command the Israelites to destroy the altars of the gods of Canaan? …
