Arrogance

 They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongue struts through the earth.
Psalm 73:9 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.73.9.ESV

I can't read this verse without thinking of a quote attributed to Putin. He said that it's God's job to judge terrorists, but his own job to send them to Him. Of course Putin himself is the biggest terrorist of all right now!

Asaph, like we might, saw the arrogance of the wicked and despaired. Before we pack it in and give up on the faith however, we need to read the end of the Psalm. When Asaph joined in corporate worship, he gained a sense of perspective.

If we go to church, we will gain an eternal perspective. The proud and arrogant might often have it easy in this life. Yet there's an eternal reckoning to come.

Through faith in Christ, we can avoid the condemnation we deserve and gain eternal life. If we do, we don't need to be envious of the arrogant players who strut across life's stage. We can just patiently await our vindication as the people of God.

'Our Heavenly Father, may we be philosophical about the prosperity we often see the wicked enjoying. Please give us an eternal perspective. In Christ's name we pray, amen'

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