But worth it behave? The bad guys are better than good!
Did you ever wonder? Probably, yes. If you asked Asaf, a believer in the Old Testament, which occupied an important position at the time of King David and, perhaps, also came to see the glory of Solomon's temple.
belonged to a major tribes, the tribe of Levi, who had been entrusted with the priesthood, the care of the tabernacle, before, and the temple, sacrifices and religious ceremonies, then.
Asaph was the chief singer, and had led the praise when the Ark of the Covenant was transported to Jerusalem and, on that occasion, the King David had appointed him as permanent head of the choir and had composed a hymn sung was special because it (1 Chronicles 16:1-37). His sons and descendants were part of the chorus too, and remained so for many years. A family that loved music, sang well and he used this gift to glorify God
had a reputation as a seer, that is equipped with special gifts of prophecy and he attributed at least ten psalms, from 73 to 83. A believer in value.
So why could say "almost stumbled over my feet, very nearly my feet do not slip ... I envied the arrogant As I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Because for them there is no pain and their body is healthy and well fed ... " (Psalm 73:2-4)?
"Because we have rejected for good? Why burn your wrath against the sheep of your people? ... Ergit, O God, defend your cause! Remember that the foolish insults you all day ... " (74:1,2).
"The Lord reject us forever maybe? ... God has forgotten to take pity? " (77:8,9).
Sometimes, it is believed that the true believers, the servants of God, should not ever have doubts, be firm as the Rock of Gibraltar, unshakable in their faith.
Asaf was an honest man and looked around: evil and evil were everywhere. The good suffering. It seemed that God did not care injustice. Therefore, the great musician and singer was made of questions and had the courage to speak his doubts.
It was not the kind that always seems to win and ultraspirituale. One of the guy who walks always raised ten centimeters from the ground.
Whew! Why we sometimes do like him. We wonder: why does God let so many die of hunger? Why not stop the gangs from all countries? Why cheaters triumph? For whoever wants to pay all his taxes, then you can not even afford a vacation with your family? Because God does not burn out drug dealers and those who prostitution of girls from poor families, the source of their wealth? Why? Why?
Asaph, in addition, he wondered: is it worth to behave well? It is worth being faithful to God and try to do his will? What's the use?
His conclusion was: yes, it's worth it. He entered the secret of God and knew that the wicked have now, but that will end very badly. That life on earth is short and so the last little jewels of the wicked. What awaits them eternal separation from God That those who trust in God, however, will live an eternity of joy.
"You've got the right hand: guide me with your advice and then you will receive me in glory " (Psalm 73:23,24) concluded. So every believer should also conclude.
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