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| Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Psalm 37:1-2 |
| We should never envy evil people, even though some may be extremely popular or excessively rich. No matter how much they have it will fade and vanish like grass that withers and dies. Those who follow God live differently from the wicked and, in tthe end, will have far greater treasures in heaven. What the unbeliever gets may last a lifetime, if he is lucky. What you get from following God lasts forever! |
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| Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4 David calls us to take delight in the Lord and to commit everythingwe have and do (our way) to Him. But how do we do this? To delight in someone means to experience great pleasure and joy in his or presence. This happens only when we know that person well. Thus, to delight in the Lord, we must know him better. Knowledge of God's great love for us will indeed give us delight. |
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| Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-- it only leads to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. Anger and worry are two very destructive emotions. They reveal a lack of faith that God loves us and is in control. We should not worry; instead, we should trust in God, giving ourselves to him for his use and safekeeping. When you dwell on your problems, you will become anxious and angry. But if you concentrate on God and his goodness, you will find peace. Where do you focus your attention? |
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