Chapter 446 of 1163

PSALM 14

The contrast is between the generation of the wicked and the generation of the righteous (v. 5). The latter group is made up of those who have trusted the Lord and seek Him and His will (Ps. 24:6).

The generation of the wicked is composed of people who are “practical atheists”: God is not in their hearts, no matter what they may say and do outwardly. They can live without God! They disobey God and exploit people made in the image of God. They are corrupt (v. 1), and so they do corrupt things.

The generation of the righteous calls on the Lord and He answers (v. 4). God dwells with these people (v. 5), protects them (v. 6), and gives them joyful hope (v. 7). The group may not be large, but it is precious to God; and the future of God’s program rests with it.

Of which group are you a member? Have you made your allegiance known?

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