The Sorrowing Saint Reassured

THE SORROWING SAINT REASSUREDTEXT: Psalm 73SUMMARY: As the Psalmist is unsettled by the peace and prosperity of the ungodly, he ponders the futility of his own faithfulness; but when he is struck by his recognition of their end, he is reassured by his remembrance of God’s faithfulness.I. THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY OF THE UNGODLY (vv. 2-12). A. The Condition of the Psalmist.—Plagued by envy.—Feet about to slip and stumble.B. The Condition of the Wicked.—Their pride. —Their exemption from trouble. —Their abundance.—Wicked deeds.II. THE FUTILITY OF HIS OWN FAITHFULNESS (vv. 13-16). A. First thought: he has cleansed his heart in vain. B. Second thought: his concern for his testimony among men.III. THE RECOGNITION OF THEIR END (vv. 17-20). A. He is reminded by entering God’s sanctuary. B. He sees the severity of their judgment. IV. THE REMEMBRANCE OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS (vv. 21-28). A. He grieves over his foolish thoughts, v. 21-22 B. He exults in his position with the Lord, v. 23-24 C. He determines to hide himself in God, v. 25-28.