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God Cares Ps.142:4 Ps.73. I The Problem (Ps.73) prosper 1.The wicked prosper, 3 enjoy life 2.The wicked enjoy life, 4-5, 13-14 disrespect others 3.The.

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1 God Cares Ps.142:4 Ps.73

2 I The Problem (Ps.73) prosper 1.The wicked prosper, 3 enjoy life 2.The wicked enjoy life, 4-5, 13-14 disrespect others 3.The wicked disrespect others, 6,8 disrespect God 4.The wicked disrespect God, 9-11

3 II Asaph’s New Perspective 1.The sanctuary of God, 17 2.The end of the wicked, 17

4 III Lessons For Bad People happen 1. Good things happen to them –3–3 –That’s Outrageous! (Mt.5:45) harm 2. Good things harm them –3-6 (Lk.16; Mk.6) heart 3. Good things win their heart –12 –Mt.13:22

5 IV Lessons For Good People happen 1. Bad things happen to good people, 8 – Job; Daniel help 2. Bad things can help good people, 17 – 119:67, 71, 75

6 Ro.5:3-5, spiritual growth TribulationTribulation –There is purpose in it all He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how –“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how” PerseverancePerseverance –Some quit at first sign of trouble Character (dross burned away)Character (dross burned away) Hope (more confidence in God)Hope (more confidence in God)

7 A string of pearls TribulationPerseverance CharacterHopeTribulation... Perseverance... Character... Hope –Physical pain –Disease –Accidents Ro.8:35-37

8 2 Co.12:7-9, trust 1-7, direct revelation 7, could be tempted by arrogance –Satan’s thorn was designed to harm 8-9a, three times Paul asked for relief 9, God answered “no” (grace) –The better gift! –Power in weakness is made perfect When man can do nothing, divine power is recognized

9 heart 3. Bad things can turn our heart to heaven 17. (2 Co.4:16-5:8) If Jesus returned to earth...If Jesus returned to earth... –Richest man on earth –Miracles, most popular –Best looking… –Smartest… –Best author… –Best doctor… –Best commander…

10 The point: successesThe greatest “successes” in this life cannot compare to heaven tragediesThe greatest “tragedies” in this life cannot compare to the glory of heaven

11 Remember: 1. Men may die like lambs but spend eternity with goats 2. 1 Pt.5:7, God cares 3. The real question: Why do good things happen to bad people (like me)? – Why do good things happen to bad people (like me)? – Ro.5:6-8 – Ro.5:6-8


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