Psalm 73: 1-4 Analysis

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There is a belief within the Church, that in the face of injustices, God’s punishment has increased and at the same time is unfair. This is due to not seeing punishment to those who act wrongfully, and what’s worse, it would seem that they are better off, compared to those who struggle to be better by the means of the Word (Malachi 3:14-15). In Psalm 73:1-4, Asaph expresses something related to the former, noticing that the unjust are prosperous and well off on their evil doings. That thinking is triggered by the forgetfulness that everything revolves around the will of God and the good of His children.

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