Lesson 338: Psalms 73:26
The Blueprint — The Verse
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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The Context — The History
wrestles with envy of the prosperous wicked until worship in the sanctuary reorients perspective. Asaph's confession became a community lesson: outward success without God is hollow, while nearness to the Lord is ultimate wealth.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Asaph nearly stumbled, envying arrogant evildoers at ease. Entering God's sanctuary clarified their end and his foolish bitterness. He concludes that though flesh and heart fail, God remains the strength of his heart and his portion forever.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
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For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
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Discussion
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When have you envied people who seemed to prosper without God?
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What does God as your portion mean financially and spiritually?
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How does worship reset distorted perspective?
