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Psalm 44:18 "Our heart has not turned back..."
Day 34 – Psalm 44
“Our heart has not turned back…” Psalm 44:18
ASSERTION OF INNOCENCE
The sons of Korah, fueled by a sense of indignation continued to plead innocence.
“Our heart has not turned back,
Nor have our steps departed from Your way.”
Psalm 44:18
1. The human heart
a) The sons of Korah insist that their heart had not turned back from following God.
b) How true and real is this claim?
c) How would they be able to substantiate this claim?
2. “Nor have our steps departed from Your way”
a) Another bold claim.
b) This claim cannot be substantiated in any way.
3. Self-righteousness
a) It can blind us from reality.
b) It can cause us to feel that God has dealt unfairly with us.
A SHORT REVIEW OF ISRAEL’S HISTORY
At which period of time can Israel be said to have walked in God’s ways faithfully?