The psalmist wasn’t questioning intelligence—he was exposing something deeper: how the heart’s quiet rebellion against divine authority slowly erodes our capacity for love, compassion, and justice.
Most people wouldn’t openly declare “God doesn’t exist.” But when our hearts whisper “His authority doesn’t apply here,” we’ve already started down a dangerous path.
Here’s the pattern:
- It starts internally (the heart’s declaration)
- It spreads outwardly (affecting our actions)
- It ends destructively (corrupt works and broken relationships)
This isn’t about denying God’s existence—it’s about rejecting His authority in our daily choices. When we decide we’re the ultimate authority in our lives, we inevitably create our own version of reality and moral code.
The result? We feel justified taking matters into our own hands, even when it means betraying truth and hurting others.
Where in your life might your heart be quietly saying “I’ve got this” instead of “God’s got this”?
No shade here—we all struggle with this. It’s an invitation to pause and examine the moments when we feel most entitled to control outcomes, bypass accountability, or create our own rules.
What’s one area where you’ve been tempted to “take matters into your own hands” lately? 👇
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