“But to the wicked God says:‘What right have you to recite my statutesor take my covenant on your lips?For you hate discipline,and you cast my words behind you.If you see a thief, you are pleased with him,and you keep company with adulterers.’” (Psalms 50:16-18 ESV) Who are the wicked? They are all who despise the … Continue reading Are You One Who Hates Discipline?
Songs
In the World About Us
Psalms 46:1-11 ESV “God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah” (vv. 1-3) If we are following Jesus Christ with our … Continue reading In the World About Us
A Stronghold in Times of Trouble
Psalms 37:12-15,39-40 ESV “The wicked plots against the righteousand gnashes his teeth at him,but the Lord laughs at the wicked,for he sees that his day is coming. “The wicked draw the sword and bend their bowsto bring down the poor and needy,to slay those whose way is upright;their sword shall enter their own heart,and their … Continue reading A Stronghold in Times of Trouble
Don’t Fear What Evildoers Will Do
Psalms 37:1-2 ESV “Fret not yourself because of evildoers;be not envious of wrongdoers!For they will soon fade like the grassand wither like the green herb.” Who are the evildoers? They are those who make it their practice to do evil. They are liars, adulterers, murderers, slanderers, idolaters, mischief makers, haters, tricksters, charlatans, the unfaithful, and … Continue reading Don’t Fear What Evildoers Will Do
Those Who Look to Him
“I will bless the Lord at all times;his praise shall continually be in my mouth.My soul makes its boast in the Lord;let the humble hear and be glad.Oh, magnify the Lord with me,and let us exalt his name together!” (Psalms 34:1-3 ESV) No matter what we are going through; no matter what life throws at … Continue reading Those Who Look to Him
Those Who Hope in His Unfailing Love
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,the people he chose for his inheritance.From heaven the Lord looks downand sees all mankind;from his dwelling place he watchesall who live on earth—he who forms the hearts of all,who considers everything they do.” (Psalms 33:12-15 NIV) Now, under the Old Covenant that God had with his … Continue reading Those Who Hope in His Unfailing Love
Have the Faithful Vanished?
“Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone;for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man.Everyone utters lies to his neighbor;with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.May the Lord cut off all flattering lips,the tongue that makes great boasts,those who say, ‘With our tongue we will prevail,our lips are with … Continue reading Have the Faithful Vanished?
Behold, the Wicked Bend the Bow
Psalms 11:1-3 ESV “In the Lord I take refuge;how can you say to my soul,‘Flee like a bird to your mountain,for behold, the wicked bend the bow;they have fitted their arrow to the stringto shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;if the foundations are destroyed,what can the righteous do?’” Taking Refuge vs. Fleeing … Continue reading Behold, the Wicked Bend the Bow
Idolatry Coupled with Immorality
“Bel bows down; Nebo stoops;their idols are on beasts and livestock;these things you carry are borneas burdens on weary beasts.They stoop; they bow down together;they cannot save the burden,but themselves go into captivity.” (Isaiah 46:1-2 ESV) What is an idol? Does it have to be anything physical? What does an idol look like to you? … Continue reading Idolatry Coupled with Immorality
The Wicked Person Conceives Evil
“If a man does not repent, God will whet his sword;he has bent and readied his bow;he has prepared for him his deadly weapons,making his arrows fiery shafts.Behold, the wicked man conceives eviland is pregnant with mischiefand gives birth to lies.He makes a pit, digging it out,and falls into the hole that he has made.His … Continue reading The Wicked Person Conceives Evil
Run With It 