Psalm 53

To reject God is folly.

Similar to Psalm 14, this song is about the foolishness of declaring that there is no God.

Other passages tell us that it is clearly visible in creation and indeed in our own deepest hearts, that God IS, and what He is like.  But, in our sin, we, for the most part, choose to ignore that, and exchange the created for the Creator as something to be worshiped.  Some go so far as to verbalize that God is NOT.   Very foolish indeed!

The fool says in his heart, "There no God."  He lives and does as he pleases.  Lest anyone feel falsely secure thinking "I have never said that!", this includes the one who lives like there is no God.  Rejecting Him does not equal annihilating Him.  He is always the same....steadfast, unwavering and true.  And Just.  Remember.....he will no overlook sin, nor will He keep silent......

He is aware of all of our activities and thoughts (even those who say He is not real!) He finds none who are sinless.  None who seek Him.  Truthfully, that line made me bristle a little bit.  There are obviously some who seek Him!.    But I think this is a reflection of our fickle hearts.  We are anything BUT steadfast, unwavering and true.  We are wishy-washy, shifting and often false (deceiving ourselves and others),....EVEN when we seek Him.

There is none who does good.   In our sin, even the best things we can do are tainted.  

In particular, the Psalmist mentions the enemies of his people.  These godless ones do not call upon God and evil is as easy as eating for them.  It is natural for them.  So natural it doesn't even seem wrong.....because they do not call upon God, who convicts of sin.   God will judge them.....they will be put to shame.  Because they reject Him, they are afraid when there is no reason to be. So foolish is their trust in themselves!

But the upright trust in God, and are not afraid, for their God is their redeemer and rescuer.

God will rescue His people, and He will be praised!

Father let me not become foolishly proud and live as though You are not.  It is my nature to be fickle, even when I don't want to be!  Sin creeps in in the form of pride and self sufficiency, being puffed up and judging others.  Teach me when this begins to happen!  Create a right spirit within me!  I am so thankful for Your patience with me, and for your Spirit that strives with me to make me more Christlike!