Psalm 14
It is wise to have low confidence in our fellow human beings. But because people are near and tangible, we tend to think that with the right leaders, friends, bosses, spouses, or employers, everything will be fine. Our trust is misplaced. Our society will often say, “People are basically good.” God has a much more pessimistic view of people. Verse 1 is pretty negative about the condition of humanity. Verses 2-3 tell us that this negative description is universal.
While those who have given themselves to wickedness lack understanding about their actions and their consequences, what is the righteous generation to do? While not focusing on the oppression of the wicked, the righteous take refuge in the Lord. The refuge is a safe place. Like a roof during the rain, so is the Lord during the schemes and actions of the wicked. The less we focus on the plans of the evil and the more we focus on the Lord, the safer we are.
“Help me, Lord, to keep my focus on You. AMEN.”
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