Digging one's Hole. Psalm 7
"Digging a Hole" Psalm 7
Reflection by Pastor Scott Arnold
9.29.2020
15 Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out, falls into the pit they have made.
16 The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads.
17 I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. (Psalm 7:15-17)
Recently, I began a series of Bible Studies on Wednesday mornings (Facebook and Zoom) on the Psalms. The message of the Psalms is as relevant today as ever. We look around our world and note that there are despotic and maneuvering world leaders who value power as an end game. There are those who support the philosophy that the “end justifies the means”, so they negate their words of promise and ethical considerations. In our current election process, the disturbing pattern of leaders abusing power, or allowing for corrupting outside international influences, is disturbing. The words of David, as he considered how King Saul in his day, had allowed his mental instability to corrupt himself and his royal advisers, is a parallel. David reflects with the wisdom and perspective that God gives him, while he is hiding from those who want to kill him for no good reason, “Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out, falls into the pit they have made. The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads.”
Today, there will be a presidential debate. One candidate has dug a deep hole for himself, financially, ethically, and morally. (You can evaluate this for yourself). While neither candidate is perfect, there is a substantial difference in perspective, values, and experience of service. While neither candidate should be viewed as a “savior”, there is still a need for people to discern, evaluate all the issues critically, and seek to cast a thoughtful and reasoned ballot.
May we pray for our world, nation, state, and city. May we pray for God’s grace and healing.
Pastor Scott Arnold
Reflection by Pastor Scott Arnold
9.29.2020
15 Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out, falls into the pit they have made.
16 The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads.
17 I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. (Psalm 7:15-17)
Recently, I began a series of Bible Studies on Wednesday mornings (Facebook and Zoom) on the Psalms. The message of the Psalms is as relevant today as ever. We look around our world and note that there are despotic and maneuvering world leaders who value power as an end game. There are those who support the philosophy that the “end justifies the means”, so they negate their words of promise and ethical considerations. In our current election process, the disturbing pattern of leaders abusing power, or allowing for corrupting outside international influences, is disturbing. The words of David, as he considered how King Saul in his day, had allowed his mental instability to corrupt himself and his royal advisers, is a parallel. David reflects with the wisdom and perspective that God gives him, while he is hiding from those who want to kill him for no good reason, “Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out, falls into the pit they have made. The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads.”
Today, there will be a presidential debate. One candidate has dug a deep hole for himself, financially, ethically, and morally. (You can evaluate this for yourself). While neither candidate is perfect, there is a substantial difference in perspective, values, and experience of service. While neither candidate should be viewed as a “savior”, there is still a need for people to discern, evaluate all the issues critically, and seek to cast a thoughtful and reasoned ballot.
May we pray for our world, nation, state, and city. May we pray for God’s grace and healing.
Pastor Scott Arnold
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