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Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Tremble, and do not sin; meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah  Psalm 4:4 NASB Tremble – Do you suppose that Paul had this verse in mind when he wrote, “ Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,” (Ephesians 4:26).  Commentators seem to think so.  Perhaps that’s…
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Your Mission

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly person for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him. Psalm 4:3  NASB Set apart – “Your mission, should you choose to accept it, . . .”  The famous line from every Mission Impossible episode. It seems appropriate here as well.  God may set you apart, but you still have to…
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Calling Card

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly person for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him. Psalm 4:3  NASB The godly person – Wait a minute!  If God holds the righteous man in such high regard, what about Job?  Did the psalmist simply ignore that story?  Doesn’t this verse imply that God responds to the “godly…
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What Matters

You sons of man, how long will my [d]honor be treated as an insult?  How long will you love what is worthless and strive for a lie? Selah  Psalm 4:2  NASB Worthless – “How long will you love what is worthless?” asks God.  What does He mean?  It’s rather important to know, don’t you think?  Don’t we all need a catalog of those…
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In Case You Forget

Answer me when I call, God [b]of my righteousness!  You have [c]relieved me in my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer.  Psalm 4:1  NASB Relieved – You will recall the Chabad translation of the prior verse (Psalm 3:8).  Following Rashi, Chabad interprets Psalm 3:8 as: It is incumbent upon the Lord to save, and it is incumbent…
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