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Text: Psalm 10:8-12 Main thoughts: Last week we saw the proud heart behind the oppression of the poor. This week we look at the actual oppression of the poor. The lies, deceit, and cursing move into actual actions. Secret sins As we read of the oppression of the poor it is very evident that this all takes place in secret. Even though we will all eventually see this oppression, we need to remember that it is always done in a…

We looked last time at how the psalmist is upset at the oppression of the poor and is crying out to God for Him to intervene. He now continues this idea by describing the wicked. Wicked men are practical atheists The psalmist does not continue in the thought pattern that we are accustomed to. Instead of speaking against greed, he instead speaks about the character and thoughts of the wicked. This is because the root of greed is a heart…

We know little about the background of Psalm 10. All we know is that the author is struggling spiritually because he sees the wicked oppressing the poor. As we look at Psalm 10 the context shows us that there are four misconceptions about Christianity that are not true in light of what the Psalmist teaches us Pain is a part of Christianity We so often view coming to faith in Jesus as the end to all of our troubles. In…

As we come to the conclusion of Psalm 9 we must have the humility to look at the text clearly. We all are the hero in our own stories. No one actually thinks of themselves as the enemy. However, as we look at the conclusion to this Psalm we must ask the questions, “Am I on God’s side?” Wicked are judged David speaks of the certainty of judgment for those who are wicked. Those who ignore God’s Law and live…

The last few weeks we have been looking at David’s song of victory. We pick up in verse 13. Actively opposed As we listen to David sing his song of victory, we could quickly come to the wrong conclusion. David has won victories, but David is CURRENTLY facing opposition. It is easy to have confidence after you have received victory; David has confidence when he has not received victory. David confidently cries out to God for victory. Several things of…

The last few weeks we have been looking at David’s song of victory. We pick up in verse 13. Actively opposed As we listen to David sing his song of victory, we could quickly come to the wrong conclusion. David has won victories, but David is CURRENTLY facing opposition. It is easy to have confidence after you have received victory; David has confidence when he has not received victory. David confidently cries out to God for victory. Several things of…