They sharpen
their tongues like swords and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.They shoot from
ambush at the innocent; they shoot suddenly, without fear. (Psalms 64: 3-4 NIV)
As Christians, it does sometimes feel as if we have a bull’s-eye on our
backs. We seem to be often dodging
cruel words like deadly arrows. Their
motive may be malice, but there may be a more foundational reason. They misjudge the character of God.
As believers, it is sometimes true that we receive criticism as a
consequence of our wrong actions. For
most Christians, though, the reproach we get is not because we are guilty, but
because we are innocent. The commentator
Matthew once wrote, “The better people are, the more they are envied by those who
are evil, and the more evil is said about them.” Yes, the evil intentions of peoples’ hearts
motivate them to attack righteousness, but there may be a deeper reason for
these verbal assaults. Verse 5 says,
They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares;
they say, “Who will see it?” They
exhibit a disbelief in an all-seeing and all-knowing God. Believing God does not see their evil deeds
and therefore will take no action deceives them into assuming they will have no
responsibility for their actions. The
wicked believe they can, therefore, say whatever they want.
Never forget that God is not mocked, in spite of tongue of the
unrighteous. The very words they have
spoken will be turned against them (Psalms
64: 8-9). Though God tarries, he has
not forgotten you. Christ always has the
last word. Though you feel the sting of
sharp tongues and deadly arrows, the Lord will plead your case in heaven and
earth.
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Ken
Barnes the author of “The Chicken Farm and Other Sacred Places” YWAM Publishing
Email: kenbarnes737@gmail.com
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