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Psalms 73 · Grade 4

When the Wicked Seem to Win

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The title of Psalm 73 calls it a Psalm by Asaph. It begins with a truth: Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But Asaph confesses he nearly fell: My feet were almost gone. For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They seemed healthy, proud and free of trouble.

Asaph even wondered whether keeping his heart pure had been for nothing. When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me, until I entered God's sanctuary, and considered their latter end. In God's presence he saw that the success of the wicked does not last.

Then Asaph saw his own treasure. Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand. You will guide me with your counsel. Whom do I have in heaven? My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. It is good for me to come close to God.

Show What You Know

  1. What truth does the psalm start with?

  2. What made Asaph's feet almost slip?

  3. What changed his view?

  4. What does Asaph call God at the end?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

heartstrengthGodhandenvious
  1. It begins with a truth: Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in .
  2. For I was of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
  3. You have held my right .
  4. My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the of my heart and my portion forever.
  5. It is good for me to come close to .

Think About It

  1. Have you ever felt jealous of someone who did wrong but seemed fine? What helps?

  2. What does it mean that God is your portion?

Memory Verse

“My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Psalms 73:26 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being near me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can God be enough for you when others have more?
  • How do you handle it when cheaters seem to get ahead?

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