Introduction:
A. In our struggles, we find it difficult to understand the workings of God (Ps. 10:1).
B. The psalmist’s description of the wicked (Ps. 10:2-15) and demonstration of trust in
the Lord (Ps. 10:16-18).
C. Have you wondered what the wicked are thinking? (1 Cor. 2:11; Ps. 139:1-4; Jn. 2:25; Mk. 2:8; Jn. 6:15; Hb. 4:12).
I. “There is no God” (Ps. 10:4).
A. Practical atheism (Ps. 14:1; Prov. 13:19)
B. Religion must make a difference in our lives! (Jas. 2:26).
II. “I will not be moved” (Ps. 10:6).
A. False confidence: “I will not be in adversity” (Ps. 49:11; Mt. 7:27; Rev. 3:17).
B. True confidence is found in the Lord (Ps. 15:5; 16:8; 62:2; 112:6).
III. “God has forgotten” (Ps. 10:11).
A. “He has hidden His face and will never see it” (Ps. 10:11b; Gen. 6:5, 12).
B. God is not a man that He should forget (Ps. 50:21; 2 Pet. 3:4, 9-10; 2 Chr. 16:9; Hb. 6:10).
IV. “You will not require it” (Ps. 10:13).
A. We are accountable before God (Rm. 14:12; 2 Cor. 5:10).
B. Passing of time can lead to a false sense of confidence (1 Sam. 15:32; Eccl. 9:11).
C. Jesus is the Prophet who will hold us accountable (Dt. 18:18-19; Acts 3:22-23; Jn. 12:48).
Conclusion:
A. God will take care of both the righteous and the wicked.
B. Waiting for God’s timing is a matter of trust (Gen. 18:25).
C. Don’t ruin your life with the thoughts of the wicked.
1. “There is no God.”
2. “I will not be moved.”
3. “God has forgotten.”
4. “God will not require it.”