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Resolving Doubt

Resolving Doubt. Psalm 73. Introduction. Background of Asaph One of the chief musicians Author of twelve psalms Had to deal with doubt Wasn’t he faithful? Satan tries to cause us to doubt. Cause of Doubt (vv. 1-14). A good man doubted (vv. 1, 2) Came close to stumbling

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Resolving Doubt

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  1. Resolving Doubt Psalm 73

  2. Introduction • Background of Asaph • One of the chief musicians • Author of twelve psalms • Had to deal with doubt • Wasn’t he faithful? • Satan tries to cause us to doubt

  3. Cause of Doubt (vv. 1-14) • A good man doubted (vv. 1, 2) • Came close to stumbling • A dangerous position • Can happen to anyone (Hebrews 3:12) • He considered giving up on God

  4. Cause of Doubt (vv. 1-14) • Cause of the doubt (vv. 3-12) • Envious of their prosperity (v. 3) • Had an abundance of material things • Seemed to suffer little at death (v. 4) • They were deep in ungodliness: proud, violent, had unrestrained imaginations, despised authority • Nothing was sacred (vv. 6-12)

  5. Cause of Doubt (vv. 1-14) • Asaph’s conclusions (vv. 13, 14) • He had been pure in vain • It doesn’t pay to do what is right • Suffering is in vain • How often in our lives are good people honored for their goodness?

  6. Solution For Doubt (vv. 15-28) • Remember the question • Does it pay to do what is right? • Have you ever wondered about that?

  7. Solution For Doubt (vv. 15-28) • Asaph did several things (vv. 15-28) • He didn’t spread his doubt (v. 15) • He took the problem to God (vv. 16, 17; James 4:8; 1 Peter 5:7) • He was reminded about the wicked (vv. 18-20; Psalm 1:4; Job 21:7-15)

  8. Solution For Doubt (vv. 15-28) • What Asaph did (continued) • He realized the foolishness of doubt (vv. 21-24: 2 Timothy 4:6-8) • He realized the true value of his soul (v. 26; Matthew 16:26) • He was reminded that God is near (vv. 27, 28; Philippians 4:5, 6)

  9. Solution For Doubt (vv. 15-28) • Other considerations • Value of meditating on God’s Word (Psalm 1:2; 1 Timothy 4:12-16) • Value of assembling (Hebrews 10:24, 25) • Need to be there for each other (Romans 15:1; Galatians 6:2)

  10. Conclusion • Have you ever wondered why the wicked prosper? • Did you doubt God’s existence and His love for mankind? • Resolve your doubts

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