Why Do the Wicked Prosper? (Chantilly Sermon)

Psalm 73

A Trustworthy Foundation: God is good.

Psalm 73:1 CSB –

God is indeed good to Israel,
to the pure in heart.

A Common Temptation: Envy of the Wicked

Psalm 73:2-3 CSB –

2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped;
my steps nearly went astray.
3 For I envied the arrogant;
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

A Reliable Turning Point: Eternal Perspective

Psalm 73:16-17 CSB –

When I tried to understand all this,
it seemed hopeless
17 until I entered God’s sanctuary.
Then I understood their destiny.

A Reliable Hope: God’s Presence

Psalm 73:21-28a CSB –

21 When I became embittered
and my innermost being[g] was wounded,
22 I was stupid and didn’t understand;
I was an unthinking animal toward you.
23 Yet I am always with you;
you hold my right hand.
24 You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me up in glory.[h]
25 Who do I have in heaven but you?
And I desire nothing on earth but you.
26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength[i] of my heart,
my portion forever.
27 Those far from you will certainly perish;
you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
28 But as for me, God’s presence is my good.
I have made the Lord God my refuge…

A Mission-Critical Calling: Share Our Faith

Psalm 73:28b CSB –

… so I can tell about all you do.