Week 172: When My Feet Almost Slipped

Send us Fan Mail“My feet had almost slipped…”In Psalm 73, the psalmist confesses something many believers feel but rarely say out loud. If we’re honest, we have all looked at the "prosperity of the wicked"—the ease, the riches, and the apparent happiness of those far from God—and wondered: Is keeping my heart clean all in vain?We'll look at the dangerous temptation of envy and the singular moment that shifts our perspective from the chaos of this world to the glory of the next. We discuss the vital importance of the "sanctuary," why gathering with the church changes our outlook, and the ultimate comfort found in the truth that even when our flesh and hearts fail, God remains our strength and our portion forever.In this episode, we discuss:The honest confession of a "stumbling" faith.The "wearisome task" of trying to understand worldly injustice without God.Why the "sanctuary" and the Word are essential for a right perspective.Storing up treasures in Heaven vs. serving the master of money.