The Prosperity Pox Has No Vaccine in This Life | Psalm 73 | Athens Bible Church
Asaph almost slips into temptation when he considers the prosperity of the wicked rich and why God allows them to do so well; while good people suffer. What's a good person to do when tempted by the riches of this world?
Psalm 73
King James Version
1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
-
40:21
Athens Bible Church - Pastor Bill Hixson
1 year agoWhat Are You Doing for Your Church | Ephesians 4:1-7 | Athens Bible Church
7 -
1:26
amandaisinChrist
4 months agoA prayer for God's Protection (Psalm 91 )
67 -
58:32
Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.
1 year ago2 Corinthians 12:1-18 God's Preventative Measures Against Pride
81 -
1:12:16
The Book of Psalms by Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.
3 years agoPsalm 37: God's Care of His Saints by Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.
62 -
1:48
Christian Testimonials, Bible Scriptures and Commentary
5 months agoPsalm 91 God's Protection Prayer Rhema Spoken Word
19 -
18:59
RoyaltyLordPrinceShamiyah144
11 months agoBROUGHT TO YOU & SPONSORED BY PHZER: “SCEW UR RIGHTS, FORCE VAXX NOW, TAKE THEIR KIDS & COMPLY OR DIE”….BLOOD CLOTS & HEART ATTACKS, GROWING NUMBER OF LEPROSY CASES REPORTED AFTER CV-19 VACCINATION.🕎Ecclesiasticus 12:10 KJV
275 -
4:30
Moment in Christ - Psalms and Powerful Prayers
1 year ago $0.01 earnedBook of Psalms Chapters 90 and 91- Protection and Strength!!🙏🙏
62 -
55:15
Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.
3 years agoPsalm 9 Praise God for His Care by Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.
46 -
1:07:03
Biblical faith
1 year agoSunday's sermon from our Fathers House of Prayer Don't be deceived
7 -
58:03
PastorMelissaScott
3 years agoMatthew 6:33 God's Cure for Fretful Anxiety by Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.
36