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Dec 17, 2015 · But Scripture also tells us directly that His predestination of all things includes damnation. Today's passage, for example, explains that all things have been made for a specific purpose, even the wicked. God has made the wicked for "the day of trouble," the day on which He will judge everyone in heaven and on earth (Dan. 12:1–2).
- The Fulfillment of Righteous Desire
No impenitent evildoer will ever escape the wrath of God...
- The Fulfillment of Righteous Desire
May 29, 2024 · The Bible has some strong words for those whose actions do not match their talk (1 John 3:17,18; Jeremiah 7:8,10; James 1:22, 26). John the Baptist said it best when he admonished the religious leaders, “Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God” ( Luke 3:8 ).
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Jan 4, 2022 · One answer to the question “Why do the wicked prosper?” is that even the wicked have a purpose to fulfill in God’s plan. God raised up the Babylonians, a “ruthless and impetuous people” for a reason (Habakkuk 1:6; cf. Jeremiah 27:6). God raised up the Persian king Cyrus in order to
- Asaph’s Faith (1) Psalms 73:1 – Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. This Psalm was written by Asaph. From verse 1, we see that Asaph a firm believer.
- Asaph’s Struggle (2-3) – Although Asaph knew God and believed in God, he still had some doubts and moments of confusion. In fact, we will see the questions he had were so overwhelming and problematic for him that they nearly shipwrecked his faith.
- Asaph’s Observations (4-12) Asaph described in great detail the luxurious lives of the wicked. Verse 4 – They were fat because they always had plenty to eat.
- Asaph’s Search (13-17. Psalms 73:13 – All in vain have I kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence. What would you say to Asaph if he were here now?
Jan 31, 2023 · The wicked think they can set up their children to prosper after them. They can put them in the right schools and introduce them to the right people and leave a trust that will provide for them. But the Scriptures say that “the generation of the upright will be blessed” (Psalm 112:2). In his pride the wicked man has believed a lie. Aggressive
He is right. They do not think the same way, they do not love the same things, they do not trust in the same things, and they do not hope in the same things. It is right to hate the ways of the double-minded. We Should Not Associate with Those Who Have No Regard for God. Psalm 119:115-117. Psalm 1 warns us about our associations.
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May 27, 2004 · Asaph’s reasoning was based on human thinking, not on faith. While the wicked do prosper, their ultimate destiny is now viewed through the eyes of faith in accordance with the promises of God given in the Old Testament Scriptures. The prosperity of the wicked can now be seen to be passing and precarious. If the psalmist’s footing was shaky ...
