Psalm 73:2-3 (NKJV) 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
As I recently spent time in the 73rd Psalm, I found it to be very fitting for the times in which we live.
We have touched on the subject of corruption frequently over the last several weeks as we have watched the events of the world unfold.
Corruption typically involves people of great wealth, as they claw their way to obtaining more and more of the wealth and power that they believe gives them more security.
From the outside, it can seem very appealing to many of us as we observe the wealth of these people. And if we’re not careful, we will begin to envy them because of that great wealth.
This was the case with the Psalmist here, as he observed the wealthy. He stated that he “almost stumbled” when he saw the prosperity of the wicked.
During the next several verses (verses 4-16), he spoke further about the ways of wealthy and wicked people, as he observed that their lives seemed to be free of the troubles that plague those who have less.
But in verse 17 he began to see the truth of the matter.
Psalm 73:17 (NKJV) 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end.
As he turned to God for answers, he saw “their end”. He saw the price that they will pay for their corruption and their wickedness. He saw the slippery path that they are on, leading to their ultimate destruction.
And he saw the foolishness of his own heart, as he had desired to be like them. So, he repented before God, thanking Him for His faithfulness.
A great lesson for all of us today, as we watch the wicked work feverishly to grow and preserve the wealth they have toiled so hard to accumulate, even as it begins to slip through their fingers.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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