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Psalm 78:8a "And may not be like their fathers..."

Day 110 – Psalm 78

“And may not be like their fathers…” Psalm 78:8a

NEGATIVE EXAMPLES

The psalmist Asaph was candid enough to mention the negative examples of Israel’s forefathers. There were some who stood out magnificently- Moses and Joshua were two clear examples. Sadly, there were many who were negative examples.

“And may not be like their fathers,
A stubborn and rebellious generation,
A generation that did not set its heart aright,
And whose spirit was not faithful to God.”
Psalm 78:8

1. “And may not be like their fathers”

a) Teaching truth was foremost in mind.
b) Politeness was placed at a lower level.
c) It was important that the future generations do not emulate negative examples.

2. A candid description:-

a) A stubborn generation.
b) A rebellious generation.
c) A generation that did not set its heart aright.
d) A generation whose spirit was not faithful to God.

3. This is not a subjective and caustic assessment.

4. This assessment was based on what God Himself said concerning Israel in the days of Moses.

a) A stiff-necked generation (Exodus 32:9; 33:3, 5)
b) Provoked the Lord (Deuteronomy 9:7)
c) Acted corruptly (Deuteronomy 9:12)

5. Moses agreed that Israel had sinned against God terribly.

a) Stubbornness of the people (Deuteronomy 9:27a)
b) Wickedness of their sin (Deuteronomy 9:27b)