2. You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; ~ 2 Peter 3:17

3. Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day; ~ Proverbs 23:17
Proverbs 3:31 ~ Do not envy the oppressor, and choose none of his ways;
Proverbs 24:1 ~ Do not be envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them;

4. PSALM 73 The same warning / questions raised in …
Ps 37:1-2 ~ Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
The Book of Job
Introductory notes.

5. PSALM 73 Started with a Settled Conclusion, v. 1
Asaph’s Descent, vv. 2-14
Envy of the Wicked, vv. 2,3
Description of the Wicked, vv. 4-11
Summary, v. 12
An Unsound Verdict & Wrong Conclusion, vv. 13,14
What Stopped Him, vv. 15,16
Introductory notes.

6. PSALM 73:17 > The Turning Point
“Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end.”
A divine perspective!
Prov 23:17 ~ Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day;
The end, not just the beginning, the spiritual, not just the physical, the whole story, not just a part!
Introductory notes.

7. PSALM 73:18-28 > God’s View
A Fresh Perspective on the Wicked, vv
How can a heaven bound person be envious of one who is not?
If we do not pity those who do not serve God, we do not see clearly.
Introductory notes.

8. PSALM 73:18-28 > God’s View
A Fresh Perspective on Himself, vv
Self-examination!
Luke 15:17
Introductory notes.

9. PSALM 73:18-28 > God’s View
A Fresh Perspective on God, vv
Nevertheless, v. 23 – Continually with you
You hold me by my right hand
You guide me with your counsel
Afterward, you receive me in glory
God is the ultimate good
Draw near to God, trust Him
Introductory notes.

10. It is Wrong to Envy Sinners!
This is to doubt God’s justice.
This is to form a low estimate on the purpose of life.
This is to forget that sin is against God!
Introductory notes.

11. Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day; ~ Proverbs 23:17
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