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Psalm 73: “I Don’t Get It”: Learning Contentment in Discouraging Times

James Long, Jr.  - Sundays in the Psalms 

Message Exposition

Opening Statement: Character and Conduct of God (‍Psalm 73:1‍)

Candid Confession (Psalm 73:2–3a‍)

Comparison Kills (‍Psalm 73:3b–12‍)

• Their lives were problem-free (Psalm 73:3-5)
• They were proud (Psalm 73:6)
• They were spoiled (Psalm 73:7)
• They were pompous in the speech (Psalm 73:8-10)
• They defy God (Psalm 73:11)
• Summary: Pleasurable, Prosperous, and Proud

Constant Suffering (‍Psalm 73:13–14‍)

7 Practical Steps to Conquer Your Discontentment and Discouragement

1. He Ceased the emotional spiral (Psalm 73:15-16)

2. He got back into Community (Psalm 73:17a)

3. He had got Clarity (Psalm 73:17b-20)

4. He needed to Confess and Repent (Psalm 73:21-22) 

5. He placed his Confidence in God, and He Clung to God (Psalm 73:23-25) 

6. He was Counseled by God (Psalm 73:24)

7. He Committed his way to Him (Psalm 73:26-28)

The Gospel in Psalm 73

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