Sunday, March 3, 2024

 Psalm 39:6 illuminates the notion that individuals who lack a proper worldview are bound to encounter numerous problems. The psalmist insightfully asserts that a Christian worldview is built upon rational suppositions of objective truth. The eternal perspective, shaped by necessary suppositions, stands in stark contrast to the temporary worldview of the wicked. The faithful perceive reality through the lens of divine law, covenants, statutes, curses, decrees, and pledges. This perspective is referred to as the vigilant Christian worldview, whereas the perverse worldview of the wicked is limited by earthly matters and lacks knowledge of fundamental principles. The psalmist aptly describes the pitiful state of political blindness exhibited by the wicked as they futilely attempt to exert control over creation through deceitful tactics and violent acts. The anxiety experienced by the faithful is a direct consequence of the wicked's aggressive endeavor to establish their control over God's creation by means of moral principles. The apostle, with great precision, teaches that God's deliberate judgments silence all accountable individuals. As believers, we have been imbued with the law, which God has revealed through authoritative statements. God has unequivocally declared all things into independent existence through these statements, establishing His ethical standard of divine justice as the governing force behind all reality. The apostle asserts that God cannot be mocked or denied, for His just authority over creation is dutifully exercised. God does not experience cognitive anxiety, as He accomplishes everything according to His perfect will. Conversely, we as mortal beings witness acute anxiety because we do not have complete control over all circumstances. This anxiety is an inherent part of the pervasive curse that perpetually exists, and thus we must seek to peacefully exercise our limited control. When humanity transgressed, Satan aggressively sought to impose his own control over creation. However, God, in His righteous judgment, overturned the destructive power of political control by cursing creation. Satan's attempt to forcefully manipulate creation was thwarted by God's swift judgments, delivered through the divine law. Violent destruction inevitably led to ruin. All of God's purposes are fulfilled through the process of renewal, necessitating the demise of pervasive corruption and the emergence of new life. The psalmist exercises his control over creation by resisting the wicked curse and pronouncing the curse of the law. Consequently, the negative outcome of moral renewal is reversed, and affirmations are proclaimed to rectify corruption through redemption. God values us immensely, to the extent that He overturns the global system of unjust gain and bestows it upon His faithful followers. Psalm 78:55 attests to God's act of driving out nations and granting His chosen people their promised land as their inheritance, establishing the borders of Israel in their rightful homes. God empowers us with specific authority over the world through His pronouncements. Psalm 59 depicts how God alters the course of the world through authoritative pronouncements, graciously equipping us with the power to overcome our individual struggles in this ideal realm. In Psalm 86:17, the psalmist implores God for a sign of His kindness, knowing that such a display would shame his adversaries and affirm God's assistance and assurance. By negating the destructive power of sin and rampant corruption, we can remain faithful to God's plan for the righteous. This is achieved by subduing the opposition's political control through authoritative pronouncements. Psalm 109:28 declares that despite the curses and attacks of the wicked, God will bless and confuse them, while His servant rejoices. The psalmist joyfully expresses his victory by proclaiming moral axioms. God reverses the unlawful and destructive curses of the wicked, and the psalmist perceives the world correctly by uttering logical axioms. Through the precise application of these axioms, the psalmist effectively pushes back against the curse of wrongdoing, which is primarily concerned with superficial appearances and is propagated by individuals lacking moral insight. In essence, humans are transient beings, tossed about without purpose and accumulating wealth without knowledge of its eventual beneficiaries. It is a profound curse. Nevertheless, we triumph over the wicked's evil intentions by manipulating the world through the pronouncement of divine law and curses. The wicked devalue God's creation by attempting to control it through superficial means. Conversely, we establish an accurate valuation by freely espousing moral axioms. Through the faithful recreation of the world, we assert our direct control by employing sacred imagery. Ultimately, the restoration of value leads to the unification of the ideal world.

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