Psalm 73

A psalm of Asaph- also wrote Psalms 50, 74-83
Also in (2 Chronicles 5:12)

Envious and Angry. Why do the ungodly prosper?
Why doesn't God clearly reward the faithful and definitely punish the wicked?

Instead, it seems that rebellious living reaps rewards!

v 3 prosperity of the perverse

v 13 "in vain" why am I living right?

v 17 because I understand their (the wicked people's) final destiny

Asaph's forgetting this led to envy and anger.

Realize success is temporary

Rebellious living reaps RUIN!

Ungodly are successful for now, but God has the last word.

Righteous living reaps rewards! (v 23)

verse 26 strength="Rock"


God's presence is:

constant when you are weak (v26)
guiding when you are confused (v24)
immediate when you die (v24)

Reward or ruin, just give me Jesus.