Psalms begins with intense conflict
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It’s no coincidence that the beautiful book of Psalms begins with intense conflict. See especially Psalms 2-6. But the faithful still sleeps in peace, Psalm 4.8.
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The human mind greatly overestimates man’s ability to deal with temptation and sin. We think we can handle it. Hrmph.
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Passivity is the quality of the era, in spite of (or, as evidenced by) marches, burnings, violence, protests in the streets.
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Repentance is our making the way straight for the Lord’s coming, Matthew 3.3. God also makes our way straight, Psalm 4.8; Proverbs 3.6. Two-way street.
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Almost a roomful of furniture was bought earlier this week. Asking the Lord for an early delivery.
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An original verse: Love, holiness, joy, and peace, to start, / Show we are God’s, a people of the heart.
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A Bible verse: “Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.” Proverbs 25.19 NET.
Very insightful!