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Does It Pay to Serve the Lord?

Explore Psalm 73 with Asaph's doubts and realizations, reflecting on the prosperity of the wicked, suffering of the righteous, and the rewarding nature of serving God. Learn valuable lessons on faith, doubt, and God's timing.

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Does It Pay to Serve the Lord?

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  1. Does It Pay to Serve the Lord? Psalm 73

  2. Asaph’s Problem • v. 1-2 Asaph had doubts • He almost forsook God • v. 3-9 Observed that the wicked prospered • Life of ease, lack of disasters, peaceful death • v. 10-14 Righteous suffered • Doubted that God knew of their suffering • Began to think that they cleansed their hearts in vain • We observe the same today

  3. Asaph’s Realization • v. 15-17 Did not speak of doubts • Decides to go to house of God to meditate • v. 18-20 Wicked are not safe • They will one day be punished for their sins • v. 21-26 Great fear • Realizes foolishness of doubting • v. 27-28 Final conclusion • Draw near to God, spread His Word

  4. Lessons from Psalm 73 • Prosperity is NOT an indication of God’s approval • Matthew 5:45; Luke 13:1-5 • God will act in His own time • Isaiah 55:6-13; Luke 5:32; Acts 3:19 • Our thoughts can have destructive power • Philippians 4:8; Psalm 14:1

  5. Does It Pay to Serve the Lord? • The reward for serving God outweighs the hardship • Are you serving God? • Believe • Repent • Confess • Be baptized • Live life of faithful service • It IS worth it to serve the Lord!

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