When Faith overcomes doubt Psalm 73
Statement of faith… “Surely God is good to Israel, even to such as are pure in heart” (Psalm 73:1)
Statement of faith… “Surely God is good to Israel, even to such as are pure in heart” (Psalm 73:1) “But as for me… “Feet almost gone, steps well nigh slipped” (v.2)
Distracted by the wicked world Envious of the pain-free, trouble free world (v.3-5, Prov. 24:1, Psalm 37:1)
Distracted by the wicked world Envious of the pain-free, trouble free world (v.3-5, Prov. 24:1, Psalm 37:1) Exude with PRIDE (v. 5-9)
Distracted by the wicked world Envious of the pain-free, trouble free world (v.3-5, Prov. 24:1, Psalm 37:1) Exude with PRIDE (v. 5-9) Drink greedily of the world’s cup with no fear of God (v. 10-12, Job 15:16)
Distracted by the wicked world Envious of the pain-free, trouble free world (v.3-5, Prov. 24:1, Psalm 37:1) Exude with PRIDE (v. 5-9) Drink greedily of the world’s cup with no fear of God (v. 10-12, Job 15:16) “Surely, in vain have I cleansed my heart…” (v.13-14)
Faith overcomes being distracted… If I had spoken …I would have been untrue to future generations (v. 15)
Faith overcomes being distracted… If I had spoken …I would have been untrue to future generations (v. 15) In misery until considering the various promises of God – considering the wicked’s latter end (v. 16-20, Eccl. 3:17, 12:13-14)
Faith’s reflections… I was as a beast being distracted with envy of the wicked rich (v. 21-22)
Faith’s reflections… I was as a beast being distracted with envy of the wicked rich (v. 21-22) Nevertheless I am with you adhering to your guidance and promise (v. 23-24, I Thess. 5:9- 10)
Faith’s reflections… I was as a beast being distracted with envy of the wicked rich (v. 21-22) Nevertheless I am with you adhering to your guidance and promise (v. 23-24, I Thess. 5:9- 10) God is my sole desire (v. 25)
Faith’s reflections… I was as a beast being distracted with envy of the wicked rich (v. 21-22) Nevertheless I am with you adhering to your guidance and promise (v. 23-24, I Thess. 5:9- 10) God is my sole desire (v. 25) My heart fails – But God is my refuge (v. 26)
Faith’s reflections… I was as a beast being distracted with envy of the wicked rich (v. 21-22) Nevertheless I am with you adhering to your guidance and promise (v. 23-24, I Thess. 5:9- 10) God is my sole desire (v. 25) My heart fails – But God is my refuge (v. 26) I will draw near to God - speak of His works (v. 27-28)