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Is It Wrong to Pray for Justice Against Evil? (Psalm 58) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
As we go through the Psalms, we see David wrestle with strong emotions. In Psalm 58 he prays for God to act against evil on behalf of the righteous. It may sound harsh, but today we talk about why it matters that we serve a just God who will deal with evil.
"And men will say, 'Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth!'" (Psalm 58:11)
Questions this episode answers
Why does Psalm 58 sound so harsh?
Psalm 58 is an imprecatory psalm, a prayer asking God to judge evil. David uses vivid language because he is grieved by injustice from those who should…
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