458. Psalm 37: Trusting God in a World Gone Bad | Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study
Oct 9, 2023
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Paul Tripp, author and Christian counselor, explores the relevance of Psalm 37 in today's world by emphasizing trust in God, doing good, delighting in the Lord, and waiting patiently. He discusses how biblical faith can help navigate a troubled world, trust in God's promises, avoid envy, find delight in the Lord, and embrace hope through Jesus Christ.
Psalm 37 teaches believers to trust God and resist fear in a world turned away from Him.
The Psalm emphasizes the importance of delighting in the Lord and focusing on His glory, remaining committed to doing good, and trusting in God's justice.
Deep dives
Trusting God in a World Gone Bad
Psalm 37 provides guidance on how to trust the Lord in a world that has turned away from God's wisdom and plan. The Psalm encourages believers to resist fear and not to be envious of those who do not acknowledge God. It emphasizes the importance of delighting in the Lord and focusing on His glory rather than dwelling on troubles. The Psalm also calls believers to remain committed to doing what is good and to be patient, knowing that good things are coming. It warns against giving in to vengeful anger and reminds believers of their hope in Jesus, who perfectly fulfilled these teachings and advocates for them in a world gone bad.
Seeking God's Perspective
With a focus on eternity, the Psalm reminds believers that the power and pleasure of the wicked are temporary, while the blessings of being a child of God last forever. It encourages being still before the Lord, meditating on His blessings and being patient for the good things that await. The Psalm also urges believers not to give in to vengeful anger but to trust in God's justice. Although believers may fail in these teachings, Jesus fulfilled them perfectly and now advocates for them in a world gone bad.
Today we’ll open our bibles to Psalm 37 where Paul shows us how to trust God in a world gone bad. To hear more studies from the Psalms, visit www.paultripp.com/psalms
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