40 Minutes In The Old Testament Psalm 10 (Episode 401)
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Jan 15, 2024 Exploring the viewpoints on God as a stronghold in times of trouble, the sense of separation between God and sinners, the severity of wicked actions, the symbolism of God breaking the arm of the wicked, and committing oneself to God and justice.
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When God Feels Near And Far Away
- Psalm 10 holds together two apparently conflicting experiences: God is a stronghold, yet can feel frighteningly distant in suffering.
- Job and Psalm 22 express the same back-and-forth tension within a sinful, suffering world.
The Psalm’s Practical Atheists
- Biblical “there is no God” describes practical atheism rather than philosophical disbelief.
- The wicked act as though God neither sees nor will hold them accountable, especially while exploiting the vulnerable.
Why Wicked People Sometimes Prosper
- Prosperity does not prove righteousness, because oppressors may flourish while God’s judgments remain hidden from them.
- The Psalm challenges the assumption that good outcomes always follow good behavior, echoing Job’s argument.