For the last couple days I have been in Psalms. I think the simple wisdom of how the first chapter opens is amazing. "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked..." If you are anything like me, you are surrounded by non-believers all day. Now, I don't think that most non-believers really try to make you sin intentionally. At least I don't think that is the goal, much of the time. It is not their goal because they usually don't see themselves as sinners. I was having a conversation with a group today that was started by a guy bragging about being an "ex-Catholic." He went on to say, jokingly, that he liked living in sin and debauchery. I replied, "It's not the living in sin that will get you , it is dying in it that will screw you up." Since I just met him yesterday, I didn't really want to start beating him up with a Bible just yet, but at least I know who to start working on. Anyway, how do you witness to someone that thinks it is all funny?
Chapter 3, verse 3 goes on to say "But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head." When I fear talking to someone about God, it is usually because I fear looking stupid or being made fun of. What kind of stupid excuse is that? If God is a shield around me, why should I care what people think of me?
Chapter 4, verse 4 says "In your anger do not sin." This really hit home because I feel like I am at my weakest when I am angry.
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