Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.
The faithful see the world in chaos: the godless prosper while the pious suffer, which tempts us to think God either absent or indifferent. This psalm strengthens us against that very temptation by declaring their felicity cursed and fleeting, while God's care for His own never fails, even in calamity.
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Commenting on Psalm 37:1-40
Your flesh will burn with jealousy when you see lawbreakers thriving while the righteous suffer, but this is a lesson learned only in the school of grace. Ungodly rich men are fattened beasts led to slaughter; do not envy the ribbons on them as they march to judgment.
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Preach this first to your own heart before you preach it to others. You will see evil-doers flourishing and prospering, and you will be tempted to fret at God for allowing it, or to envy them the liberty they take in getting wealth by unlawful means. Resist that corruption.
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Commenting on Psalm 37:1-6