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Psalm 101:8b "That I may cut off all the evildoers from the city of the LORD."

Day 83 – Psalm 101

“That I may cut off all the evildoers from the city of the LORD.” Psalm 101:8b

THE RISE AND FALL OF A NATION

David knew that a nation could either rise or fall. Much depended on the ruler and those who serve in court with him.

“He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house;
He who tells lies shall not continue in my presence.
Early I will destroy all the wicked of the land,
That I may cut off all the evildoers from the city of the LORD.”
Psalm 101:7-8

1. “The city of the LORD”

a) This would be a reference to the capital of the nation, Jerusalem.
b) This was the holy city of the Lord.
c) It was important to David to keep Jerusalem as free from evil as possible.

2. A strong sense of determination to resist evil

a) David knew that he would have to battle wickedness.
b) Evil can put on a thousand different guises.
c) Evil must be resisted consistently and vigorously.

3. The evil that David determined to battle and destroy

a) The deceitful person.
b) The inveterate liar.
c) Those who are bent on doing wicked deed.
d) Evildoers who are not repentant.

4. Steps he could take

a) He would not befriend them.
b) He would make sure they do not serve in his house (“in public office”).
c) He would punish those who perpetrate wickedness. (The king had mighty judicial powers that he could use to battle evildoers who break the law.)