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The Imprecatory Psalms and Christian Perspectives

Explore the implications of imprecatory psalms and the Christian viewpoint on invoking God's justice and mercy. Delve into passages that reflect love for enemies, appeals for vengeance, and the importance of upholding God's honor.

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The Imprecatory Psalms and Christian Perspectives

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  1. “When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; and let his prayer be turned into sin” (Psalm 109:7) “Let them be as a snail which melteth and passeth away (Psalm 58:8) IMPRECATORY PSALMS

  2. “When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; and let his prayer be turned into sin” (Psalm 109:7) “Let them be as a snail which melteth and passeth away (Psalm 58:8) IMPRECATORY PSALMS Thoughts and Words of the Christian?

  3. Thoughts And Words Of The Christian • Love your enemies – Pray for them (Matt. 5:44)

  4. Thoughts And Words Of The Christian • Love your enemies – Pray for them (Matt. 5:44) • “Let him be anathema (accursed)” (Gal. 1:8-9) • “…let him be anathema. Maranatha” (I Cor. 16:22)

  5. Thoughts And Words Of The Christian • Love your enemies – Pray for them (Matt. 5:44) • “Let him be anathema (accursed)” (Gal. 1:8-9) • “…let him be anathema. Maranatha” (I Cor. 16:22) • “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works” (2 Tim. 4:14)

  6. Imprecatory Psalms • Thoughts and Words connected with God’s Honor – His justice (Psalm 5:10, Psalm 10:2, Psalm 137:7-9, Esther 7:10)

  7. Imprecatory Psalms • Thoughts and Words connected with God’s Honor – His justice (Psalm 5:10, Psalm 10:2, Psalm 137:7-9, Esther 7:10) • Thoughts and Words which appeal to God’s Vengeance – His judgment on the wicked (Psalm 58:6-11, 2 Thess. 1:7-10)

  8. Imprecatory Psalms • Thoughts and Words connected with God’s Honor – His justice (Psalm 5:10, Psalm 10:2, Psalm 137:7-9, Esther 7:10) • Thoughts and Words which appeal to God’s Vengeance – His judgment on the wicked (Psalm 58:6-11, 2 Thess. 1:7-10) • Thoughts and Words in accordance to God’s ways in the Old Testament (Psalm 17:13, Psalm 35:5-9, Psalm 83:9-11)

  9. Imprecatory Psalms…God’s Mercy • Thoughts and Words not consistent with the Christian’s knowledge of God’s mercy through Christ (Psalm 69:27-28, I Cor. 9:22)

  10. Imprecatory Psalms…God’s Mercy • Thoughts and Words not consistent with the Christian’s knowledge of God’s mercy through Christ (Psalm 69:27-28, I Cor. 9:22) • Thoughts and Words that contradict the life the Christian must live (Psalm 109:6-15, Jms. 1:27)

  11. Imprecatory Psalms – Benefit • “The ferocious parts of the Psalms serve as a reminder that there is in the world such a thing as wickedness and that…is hateful to God.” (C.S. Lewis) • Hate sin is part of loving Truth (Amos 5:15, Rom. 12:9) • “Men have need to beware lest in pity for the sinner they condone the sin, or relax the struggle against evil” (A.F. Kirkpatrick) • The God of Peace is first Righteous – His wrath is to be feared (Rom. 3:25-26, Rom. 5:9)

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