Discuss Psalms 37

  • Ronald Whittemore - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Hi Jesse,

    Part 1

    If I may add a few points to this subject, I know we have different understandings on this and I hope you will not be offended, these are questions I have asked myself. What does Scripture support, our soul is an immortal entity that consciously lives on after the death of the body or does it sleep in the grave until the resurrection? Is the definition of death a separation of the soul from the body or is it the end of life, a permanent cessation, and the grave is our home until we are resurrected?

    John 3:15-16 Without the belief in Jesus we will perish the Greek word apollumi means destroy utterly, to put out of the way entirely, abolish as in Psalms 37:10 Psalms 92:7 Proverbs 10:28-29 Job 20:4-7 Malachi 4:1-3 2 Peter 2:12.

    Matthew 10:28 we are to fear the one who can destroy the body and the soul in hell, the Greek word for destroy is apollumi same as perish, a permanent/absolute destruction. Hell, the Greek word is geenna the fire and smoke that goes up and burns forever that never goes out is a reference to the lake of fire. Job 17:13 the Hebrew word sheol is the same word translated as hell. Job 17:16 the word pit is the same Hebrew word.

    Our first death is sleep, Psalms 13:3 Daniel 12:2 Acts 13:36 1 Cor. 15:51. If all souls are immortal which means they have eternal life, the question must be asked, what is the gift of eternal life we see in John 3:15 John 6:54 Romans 6:23 Titus 1:2 1 John 2:25 Jude 1:21? If our soul is immortal, why do we have to put immortality on as said in 1 Corinthians 15:51-58?

    See part 2
  • Ronald Whittemore - In Reply - 7 months ago
    Hi Daruled,

    We cannot say Satan made me do it, we are responsible if we sin.

    What is death? Is it just the body that dies and our conscious soul, lives on somewhere outside the body? This started when the serpent said to Eve, Ye shall not surely die, you will be as gods. Most pagan religions have an afterlife where the soul lives forever. In the Bible, the OT is the word Sheol meaning the grave and death was sleep with no knowledge or consciousness, nowhere is the immortal soul in the Bible.

    When Adam and Eve sinned, they were taken out of the garden and forbidden eternal life/immortality from the Tree of Life, Gen. 3:24. When the OT was translated into Greek Sheol became Hades with the Greek meaning that came with it, and in English, it's Hell with the same Greek meaning, the soul separates from the body and the conscious souls goes to a place of the dead. Many believe there is either eternal life with Jesus or eternal damnation in Hell/lake of fire where they will be tormented for eternity.

    If we say our soul is immortal, we are saying we are gods because we cannot die. But the Bible says without the gift of eternal life given to us in the resurrection we will die the second death, we will perish, be destroyed forever to be no more. Romans 6:23 Psalms 37:10-13 Psalms 92:7 Proverbs 10:25, 29 John 3:16 2 Peter 2:10-12, they are mortal and will perish.

    The unrighteous will be destroyed/perish, they will have their part in the lake of fire, Rev. 21:8. Their death is forever, not forever in torment. When we die our destiny is fixed, there is not a second chance after death. This adoption of the Greek philosophy of the immortal soul and Hades fogs our understanding, it plugs our ears that are to hear.

    I could say more but I will leave it here, I hope you will study for the truth. We should empty our minds in prayer where we are open to the truth given by the Spirit of Truth, not led by the traditions of men, Colossians 2:8.

    RLW
  • Ronald Whittemore - In Reply - 8 months ago
    Hi S Spencer,

    Hope your weekend went well brother, if I may give my understanding of Ephesians 4:8-10. As He Ascended up on High, Acts 1:9 He led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men.

    He led captivity captive; we see this also in Judges 5:12 which has a meaning to take captive your captors. When Jesus rose from the grave, he took power over what held Him captive. Death and the grave were what held Him, but because He was without sin, they could not hold Him Acts 2:24. Since the garden, Satan had the power of death and the grave, and when Jesus rose from the grave, He took that power which are the keys, Revelation 1:18.

    Gifts unto men, we see this in Psalms 68:18. These gifts are also for the rebellious. These gifts are for all people in Acts 1:8 Jesus gave the commission to the Apostles just before He ascended to heaven. The gifts are in Ephesians 4:11-12 He gave apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; all for the ministry for the perfecting of the saints. For the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ for all people. It is the gift to mankind for their salvation, no better gift can be given to man.

    He that descended, when Jesus died, He was dead for three days. Jesus descended into death, and the grave, and because He had no sin, they had no power over Him. The first Adam through his disobedience brought sin and death to mankind, Jesus the second Adam through His obedience brought life.

    If there were those whom Jesus brought with Him when He resurrected, I would think it would be David but in Acts 2:29 and Acts 2:34 David is dead and buried and has not ascended to heaven. This earth is our home and our reward we do not go to heaven. We are heirs according to the promise, Galatians 3:26-29, Genesis 12:7, Genesis 13:5 it is forever, and Romans 4:13 the whole earth.

    Rev. 5:10 Psalms 37:9,22,34 This earth is where we will be not heaven.

    God bless you, brother,

    RLW
  • Donna Stephens - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Amen, Brother Ronald Whittemore:

    WE are saved yet by FIRE ---- 1 Corinthians 3:13

    Our God is a consuming FIRE ---- Hebrews 12:29

    God is the WORD --- the word is GOD ---- John 1:1

    I will baptise YOU with the HOLY GHOST and FIRE

    You are BORN AGAIN by the WORD of GOD

    Every time we read and study the WORD we are being judged and baptised with the FIRE OF THE LORD

    FIRE is the judgement of GOD

    Psalms 37:28 For the Lord loveth JUDGEMENT ....

    2 Corinthians 5:10 .... we all must appear before he judgement seat .....

    1 Peter 4:17 For the TIME IS COME that JUDGEMENT must begin at the HOUSE of the LORD

    Hebrews 3:6 But Christ --- the WORD --- the SEED ---- the FIRE ---who is a son over his OWN HOUSE, whose House we are ...

    The WORD of GOD is the FIRE OF GOD

    And they were CAST ALIVE into the lake of fire --- the JUDGING WORD'S of GOD ----

    You are save and born again by FIRE and WATER --- the living fire and the living water ---- the LAKE of FIRE ----

    God bless you.
  • Lorraine Dodd on Psalms 37:11 - 1 year ago
    The Book of Psalm is truly a wonderful book and a amazing insight from the life of King David's every day life with God ..the relatiionship, trust, confession of sin and experiencing forgiveness and the love in a everyday situation to be faithful in every aspect of his life.
  • T Levis - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Rick Paulette,

    I believe the LORD is working in your soul. You're feeling the need to ask help for the injuries of others, you're acknowledging you've caused. That's turning you're heart to repentance. That's a good step in the right direction. I referenced the scripture Matthew 25:31-46. However today I felt led to lead you towards salvation. The justification you've given doesn't fix the guilt, nor pain. Deuteronomy 23:18,

    The scripture says 1John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." reading in context, please read 1John 1, 1John 2, whole chapters. It starts with acknowledging Jesus came in the flesh, as the Christ, (Messiah, promised redeemer) savior John 3:16-21, speaking to GOD yourself, in prayer. Matthew 6, Matthew 26:41, Luke 18:9-14,

    Luke 19:1-10, Proverbs 16:8, Psalms 37:16, notice Psalms 37 entire chapter. Proverbs 15:16, Luke 17:1,2, James 4, Romans 10:17,

    Hopefully you will ask for a better way of life, Paul once named Saul had a mighty calling after Jesus encountered him. Acts 22,

    Hopefully these help for new decisions 2Corinthians 5:17
  • Rhonda Jones on Psalms 37 - 1 year ago
    Great scrioture, I come to this often when I am tempted to take vengeance.
  • Ruby Lea Read - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Robert Harmon:

    I going to tell you something you don't want to hear.

    God uses your hardships to PRESS you into his kingdom.

    God drives us into the WILDERNESS, we have to rely on him for our daily necessities, just like the children of Israel, he provides for ONLY TODAY, any more is eaten up by worms (symbolic).

    Mark 1:2 And Immediately the spirit driveth him (the church, Revelation 21:22) into the wilderness ....

    Revelation 12:14 And the woman (Christ's bride, the church) was given the two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the WILDERNESS, into her place, where she is nourished ..........

    Psalms 37:25 .... I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor HIS SEED begging bread.

    Philippians 1:29 For UNTO YOU it is GIVEN on the behalf of Christ, not only to BELIEVE ON HIM, but also to SUFFER for his sake.

    Hebrews 5:8 Though he were a Son (you are a joint heir with Christ), yet learned he (the joint heir) OBEDIENCE through SUFFERING.

    I know this is not what you want to hear, but God PROMISES that HIS GRACE will be enough to get you TO THE END.

    God Bless You!
  • T Levis - In Reply on Ephesians 1 - 1 year ago
    1John 4:18,

    Colossians 3:21, Colossians 3:8,

    Psalms 37, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Psalms 37:8, Proverbs 15:18,

    Ephesians 4:26,

    Psalms 103:8,9, Psalms 145:8,

    If you look up fear in search option on site it pulls up 13 pages,

    Hopefully helpful
  • Donna Grace - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Psalms 37:7
  • Donna Grace - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Also Psalms 37:3-6
  • Donna Grace - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Psalms 37:23-25

    This Psalm came to me.
  • Fredscanlan - In Reply on Psalms 37 - 1 year ago
    What do do u mean "evil Doers"? Should we be worried?
  • Linda Jones on Psalms 37 - 1 year ago
    Thank you Lord I really need pray for my Family.because of evildoers my husband and my entire family.Amen
  • Madeline beck on Psalms 37 - 1 year ago
    Pray for me and my family,help me study,my bible. god blell you all.
  • Richard H Priday on Psalms 37 - 1 year ago
    Psalm 37 seems to be a general overview of many of the preceding Psalms; although once again it should be emphasized that the chronology is not in order but the verse about the righteous never being foresaken (v. 25) shows it is likely written after many others.

    There are many examples found in other Psalms. For example; we see in verse 13 about God laughing at the wicked; which is mentioned in Psalm 2. Another example found in Psalm 10 is in verse 17 about the arms of the wicked which are broken. We also find verses elsewhere in scripture; including the N.T. One such case in verse 11 is quoted by Jesus in the Gospels in Matthew 5:5.

    We even see elements of predestination in verses 23 to 24. Ephesians 2:10 talks of good works before the foundation of the world prepared for us to perform. Verse 24 gives us the concept of "Perseverance of the Saints" also echoed in Proverbs 24:16. There is the concept largely covered in Psalm 119 about having the law of God in their hearts (v. 31) Verse 34 could be a Millennial reference; exhorting us to wait on the Lord; such a theme of patience is found in numerous other passages along with promises of the Saints (as well as David) to rule when the Kingdom of God comes to earth. ( Jeremiah 30:9; etal).

    The main idea here seems to be the eternal destinies of the righteous and the wicked and the brevity of this life. Passages such as in verse 28 are not popular today. As an individual; we should not seek vengeance on anyone in particular; but we should understand that the suffering of the church at large in the world where persecution is much greater than in this country; for example needs to be recompensed through Divine justice. We all are saved from wrath and being enemies of God and therefore we need to be humble in preaching the Gospel but also deliver the whole truth; including eternal judgment for the damned who will not repent.
  • Fredrick odiwuor abuor on Psalms 37:2 - 1 year ago
    I will praise there O LORD my God with all my heart and i will glorify the name for evermore
  • Fredrick odiwuor abuor on Psalms 37:2 - 1 year ago
    Teach me the way O LORD i will walk in the truth unite my heart to fear the name Amen
  • Fredrick odiwuor abuor on Psalms 37:2 - 1 year ago
    Give ear O LORD unto my prayers and attend to the voice of my supplications
  • Luke - In Reply on Matthew 10 - 1 year ago
    The Pastor is WRONG, and the Bible does support the death of the soul,,,it's called the second death, at the Great White Throne Judgement if thou hath not repented and come to the Lord, thou shall perish.

    They are cast into the lake of fire, for God IS that lake of fire

    DEUTERONOMY 4:24 (For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.)

    PSALMS 37:13 But the lawless shall perish, And the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

    What happens to the fat when it drips onto the coals in a BBQ?

    DEUTERONOMY 4:24 (For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.)

    20 And the beast was arrested, and with him the false prophet that did the signs before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone

    The Son of Perdition means liable to Die, He's the only one sentenced to DEATH thus far, but many follow him into the lake, whereby they die.
  • T. Levis - In Reply on 1 Peter 3 - 1 year ago
    Wisdom,

    James 1:5, James 1:5-8, in context,

    Deuteronomy 4:4-6, Job 28:18,

    Job 28:28, Psalms 37:30, Psalms 111:10, Proverbs 1,

    Hopefully helpful
  • Ronnette Part 6 - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Ezekiel 43:10 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

    Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.

    Philippians 1:20 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

    According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

    2 Corinthians 7:14 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

    For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

    Joel 1:11 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

    Be ye ashamed, O ye husbandmen; howl, O ye vinedressers, for the wheat and for the barley; because the harvest of the field is perished.

    Jeremiah 50:12 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

    Your mother shall be sore confounded; she that bare you shall be ashamed: behold, the hindermost of the nations shall be a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert.

    Psalms 37:19 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

    They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

    2 Thessalonians 3:14 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

    And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

    1 Peter 3:16 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

    Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
  • Donna - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Dear God, We ask You for divine order in the lives of Mrs. B's kids lives. And mine as well. We pray first and foremost for their salvation and Your will for their lives. You have plans for them and we ask that anything and anyone that hinders them would be removed. We ask You Father to order their steps. Please don't let them be alone. It's not good for a man (or woman) to be alone. Bring them spouses who will love You Father. So they can lead lives that glorify You. We pray it in Jesus name.

    Help us & our children to love You

    Romans 8:28

    And put food in us so our steps can be ordered by You. psalms 37:23

    In Jesus name.

    John 13:13-14
  • T. Levis - In Reply - 1 year ago
    2Kings 4:1,

    I take it to simply describe: she was a wife of the son's of the Prophets. To indicate as she stated; they, or he "feared GOD" & served GOD, likely dedicated his life to GOD. A Prophet has a difficult call! If you read the accounts of Prophets that truly served GOD & Feared HIM, you may understand more why it was approached this way. She was wanting favor from GOD, help in return for family service, it seems to also set a precedence for us & our families, that serve & fear GOD:. Psalms 37:25,

    John 4:44, Luke 4:24,

    To understand the call of the Prophet of GOD, read the books of: Jeremiah, Exodus, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jonah, Malachi, Amos 7:14-17, Hosea, 1Kings 13, Deuteronomy 18:20, Habakkuk, Zechariah, etc.

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • Cindy - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Psalms 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
  • T. Levis - In Reply on Joshua 1 - 1 year ago
    2Samuel 22:3, Psalms 5:11, Psalms 9:10, Psalms 25:2,

    * Psalms 20:7, Psalms 31:19, Psalms 34:22, Psalms 36:7, Psalms 37:40,

    Psalms 40:4, Psalms 118:8,9, Micah 7:5,

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • T. Levis - In Reply - 2 years ago
    You can do an advanced search in this website,

    Deuteronomy 4:6, 1Kings 3:5-15,28, 2Chronicles 1:10-12, 1Kings 4:29,30,34, 1Kings 10,

    Psalms 37:30, Psalms 49:3, Psalms 51:6, Psalms 111:10, Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:6-10, Proverbs 8,

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • T. Levis - In Reply - 2 years ago
    Psalms 28:8, Deuteronomy 1:6-8, Deuteronomy 1:20-46, Numbers 14:22-24, Numbers 32:11-12, Joshua 14:6-15, Isaiah 25:3-5, Proverbs 8, Psalms 18:32, Psalms 138:3, Psalms 144:1, 2Samuel 22:33, Proverbs 24:5, Psalms 46:1, Psalms 71:16, Proverbs 10:29, Psalms 19:4, Psalms 37:39, Psalms 99:4, 1Chronicles 16:11, Isaiah 12:2, Psalms 68:35, 2Corinthians 12:9,10, Psalms 18:2, Ecclesiastes 10:17, 1Chronicles 16:25-36, Psalms 28:7, Isaiah 26:4, 1Kings 19:3-8, Psalms 27:1, Habakkuk 3:19, Isaiah 40:31, Nehemiah 8:10, Luke 10:27, Mark 12:30-33,

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • GiGi - In Reply on Psalms 37 - 2 years ago
    "Resist the devil and He will flee from you" James 4:7

    Dear Acbertha, I suggest disassociating with this person who is asking you to join this group.

    We are told to "avoid even the appearance of evil". (can't find the verse)

    So, it may be best to speak firmly to this person that you will not join him in this group because you are a Christian and belong to Jesus, not the devil, as this group follows the evil one.
  • Acbertha Mulenga on Psalms 37 - 2 years ago
    What do I do. I want to wait until my God ge is refuge and my shield. He is also my comforter in times of need. What do I say to the man standing before me asking me to be initiated into illuminati.

    Go you know that I have put all my trust in you for protection, healing, to be my judge lawyer and also to be my provider.

    Today I vote seeking your face even in this situation. I know that when you come into this situation all the serpents shall be defeated. I call upon the name Jedus Christ my lord and saviour and plead that he intercedes in this situation.

    I pray all this through Jesus's Christ who strengthens me. AMEN


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