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Psalm 103

Unfairness of God

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[10] He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. Psalm 103:10 makes a surprising point: The Lord is unfair. We often think of unfairness as the thing that happens when we get less than what we think we deserve. “Why did they get that reward and I didn’t? I work twice as hard as them! That’s not fair!”  That is a type … [Read more...] about Unfairness of God

He Will Not Always Chide

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[9] He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. Psalm 103:9 reminds us of two important truths: The Lord punishes sin and relents. God despises sin, and sin kindles his anger. This anger and punishment is not in opposition to his love, but rather it is the opposite side of the same coin. For if I love someone deeply, then I will despise and oppose the … [Read more...] about He Will Not Always Chide

The Lord, the Lord

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Psalm 103:8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. What an astounding, truth-filled verse! The Lord is merciful. The Lord is gracious. The Lord is slow to anger. The Lord is abounding in steadfast love. What is more is amazing is that these attributes are fundamental to his nature. They are not secondary or tertiary … [Read more...] about The Lord, the Lord

The God Who Speaks

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Psalm 103:7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. This verse may seem like a strange verse on which to meditate. But it makes an important point: The Lord reveals himself. We serve a God who speaks. This is great news! For who has climbed up to heaven to have an audience with God? Or who has brought him down that he might answer our every … [Read more...] about The God Who Speaks