Worship: A Study in PsalmsSample

What does it say?

David accused rulers of injustice and violence and expressed trust in the certainty of God’s judgment.

What does it mean?

David used shocking images to describe his outrage at the injustice he observed from Israel’s rulers. Yet it wasn’t offenses against him personally that caused David to call for God’s vengeance; it was their offenses against Israel’s holy God. David was angry at the right things – evil and wickedness. He knew well that God would one day judge the wicked, but he longed for God’s righteousness to reign over his nation during his time on Earth.

How should I respond?

What makes you angry? We’re often livid over minor issues that offend us personally while remaining silent on things that greatly offend the Lord. How can you oppose wickedness in your community and our nation? Consider joining a group that is making a difference, like volunteering at your local crisis pregnancy center or a Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter. Attend community meetings where you can speak out against ordinances that oppose biblical teaching. Don’t just sit by and accept that our world is spiraling downward; be angry about the right things and then speak up!