However, a glance at the world around us reveals a sobering reality: families are fracturing, children are being abandoned, the elderly are often neglected, and our nation grapples with staggering debt. If we reflect on the annals of history, we find a troubling pattern among nations that have declined. The trajectory of moral decay and the proliferation of evil seems to follow a consistent path. It becomes apparent that no nation on earth has genuinely improved in the long run. If we were to chart the decline of societies, we would see a downward slope, one that leads to extinction by God’s standards of righteousness. In a world where we once felt successful, we may find that our circumstances begin to unravel, revealing the delusion of our own strength. We often deceive ourselves regarding our vulnerabilities, and we do not naturally celebrate our weaknesses. Yet the journey of faith compels us to acknowledge that it is in our weakness that we can truly rely on God’s strength and grace. In this powerful Psalm, we are invited to reassess our understanding of strength, success, and the divine purpose that undergirds our lives. As we delve deeper into the Psalm, we come to understand that historical patterns often reveal leaders who are self-made men, individuals who abuse their power and take advantage of the weak and vulnerable. The message is clear: true strength lies not in self-sufficiency but in recognizing our limitations and our need for divine assistance. The Psalmist advocates for a posture of humility, urging us to embrace our weaknesses rather than glorify our strengths. The message of this Psalm is clear: God has the power to upend nations, and in doing so, He elevates the weak and the marginalized. The Psalmist paints a picture of the so-called "go-getter," a man driven by self-interest and ambition, whom he characterizes as wicked. This "self-made man" epitomizes the very essence of moral decay, enabling the exploitation of others for personal gain. The popular refrain from Frank Sinatra’s famous song "I Did It My Way" epitomizes a worldview that glorifies individualism and self-reliance, yet this Psalm challenges that perspective. It teaches us that mankind, in his natural inclinations, often twists God's law for his own benefit, leading to a redefinition of morality that serves the wicked.