Psalm 36 (New International Version, ©2010)
1 I have a message from God in my heart
concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:[b]
There is no fear of God
before their eyes.
2 In their own eyes they flatter themselves
too much to detect or hate their sin. 3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;
they fail to act wisely or do good. 4 Even on their beds they plot evil;
they commit themselves to a sinful course
and do not reject what is wrong.
5 Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies. 6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
You, LORD, preserve both people and animals. 7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
What a contrast of Verses. Verses 1-4 describe the most vile and evil. Yet, with no transition whatsoever, we are talking about the great God of Love. Life is kind of like that. Life is Black and White! Good or Evil! There is no middle ground when it comes to God. You are either described by the first 4 verses or verses 5-9. You are either wicked and reject God, reject what is wrong, are deceitful, and are self-centered, or you flee to God for refuge, soak up the word and council of the Holy Spirit, are blessed by him and will live with him for eternity.
There is no middle ground. So many people think they can have it both ways. So many people don't think of themselves as evil because they haven't killed anyone, or stolen, or some other vile act. But, just the same they are sinners who reject God. It doesn't matter what the sin, we are all sinners. The only way we can make it to Eternity is by the Grace of God. You make the decision. Choose Life or Death. It's not any clearer than that!
concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:[b]
There is no fear of God
before their eyes.
2 In their own eyes they flatter themselves
too much to detect or hate their sin. 3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;
they fail to act wisely or do good. 4 Even on their beds they plot evil;
they commit themselves to a sinful course
and do not reject what is wrong.
5 Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies. 6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
You, LORD, preserve both people and animals. 7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
What a contrast of Verses. Verses 1-4 describe the most vile and evil. Yet, with no transition whatsoever, we are talking about the great God of Love. Life is kind of like that. Life is Black and White! Good or Evil! There is no middle ground when it comes to God. You are either described by the first 4 verses or verses 5-9. You are either wicked and reject God, reject what is wrong, are deceitful, and are self-centered, or you flee to God for refuge, soak up the word and council of the Holy Spirit, are blessed by him and will live with him for eternity.
There is no middle ground. So many people think they can have it both ways. So many people don't think of themselves as evil because they haven't killed anyone, or stolen, or some other vile act. But, just the same they are sinners who reject God. It doesn't matter what the sin, we are all sinners. The only way we can make it to Eternity is by the Grace of God. You make the decision. Choose Life or Death. It's not any clearer than that!
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