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Devotional: Psalm 53

Today’s passage: Psalm 53

Helpful thoughts:

  • Atheism is portrayed as intelligent and wise by the world.  In reality, it is utter foolishness.
  • The Apostle Paul refers to these words in Romans 3:10-12.
  • Outside of Jesus Christ, there is not a single person who will ever be in heaven because they were “good enough.”
    • Not only are we not good enough.  We also would not seek after God outside of His gracious intervention.
    • We want wrong. (The heart)  We do wrong. (Sins of commission)  We don’t do what is right, such as seeking after God. (Sins of omission)
  • Check out Psalm 14.  Look for the difference between these Psalms.

Questions to consider:

  1. According to this psalm (verse 1 included), is it possible outside of God’s grace to have a good heart?  Who has a good heart?  When we say that someone does have a good heart, how do we come to that conclusion?  Who are we comparing them to?
  2. Does a lack of knowledge excuse sinful actions (Verse 4)?  What makes an action right or wrong?  Who makes (made) that decision?
  3. Why would those who reject God mistreat believers?  Why would they feel like we are against them when in fact, we are seeking to be kind and truthful? (Think: Knowledge of sin, conviction, the necessity of repentance, coming judgment, etc.)

October 8, 2019 Category: Devotions, Psalms

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