READ
There are some well known verses at the beginning and end of this Psalm but our focus is on the Psalmist’s definition of “those who do evil” (28:3). Those who speak “cordially” with their neighbours but harbour malice in their hearts. Imagine the scene: people coming out of their houses, chatting to their neighbours, passing the time of day but with jealousy, negativity or evil intent in their hearts – guess what? God looks on the heart!!
REFLECT
Well first of all, do you know your neighbours? Do you speak to them? Have you ever popped round for a chat? How’s your heart, though. Further on in the psalm we are challenged to “have regard for the works of the Lord” as we engage with our neighbours. How would this change our hearts?
RESTORE
Jesus reflected the heart of the Godhead and we saw in Him a desire to engage with the marginalised, help the poor, speak prophetically when appropriate and to truly love. We saw a love that was totally other person centred.
Next time you step out of your door remember to love God first and then your neighbour – in that order!!
Another great post and another Psalm I’m not too well versed with but everytime I read your posts I read the Psalm too!! Keep them coming.
Thank you for your thought- provoking discourse… Very timely, too! This is the time of year we visit the neighbors the most and exchange baked goodies, Christmas cards, etc. This year, we’ll put more thought and prayer behind our visits. God Bless you!
Every time we see a marginalized ,orphans and bereaved is Jesus ,we see ;Do we past by as if no one is there?
Thank you for sharing. Bless you and yours.
I would like to invite my non-Muslim friends to study Islam and see how many rights do the neighbors have..
When we define a neighbor in Islam, it is not a must that he/she should be a Muslim….