Sunday 4 August 2013

PSALM THIRTY-SIX Verses 1 to 7

Psalm 36:1-4  N.L.T.
Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts,
They have no fear of God at all.
In their blind conceit they cannot see
how wicked they really are.
Everything they say is crooked and deceitful
They refuse to act wisely or do good.
They lie awake at night, hatching sinful plots.
Their actions are never good
They make no attempt to turn from evil.

Psalm 36 compares the attitudes and actions of
"the wicked" and of "the righteous",
In everyday life we can see that there are those around us
who have no fear of God at all, who are conceited and
cannot see how wicked they are. Their word cannot be trusted
and they are not motivated to do good for others.
They seem to have nothing in them which would cause them
to turn from their single minded self interest.
With discernment we can examine our own lives in prayer
and seek to grow in grace and in the love of the LORD.

Psalm 36:5-7
Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.
Your righteousness  is like the mighty mountains,
your justice like the ocean depths.
You care for people and animals alike, O LORD
How precious is your unfailing love O GOD !
All humanity finds shelter  in the shadow of your wings.

"The righteous" have deep resources of love
Their faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds
They stand for justice and peace.
The righteous care for people and animals alike.
Real Christians are known for their love.
True Charity is Christlike.
Christian charity serves the afflicted around the world.
Is this spirituality or common sense ?
It must be spirituality, otherwise the wicked
would "see" and change their ways.

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