Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
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
Bad men stuff themselves with carnal garbage; do not envy them. Fill yourself instead with your sublime portion, God Himself, and pity them as you would pity a fool. When you delight in the Lord with the full relish of a man savoring the finest food, your desires align with His, and He grants them freely.
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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