Psalm 37: When the Wicked Seem to Win

I) Resist Worldliness: Don’t get worked up when the wicked seem to thrive

A) It begins with _______________ ourselves to others.

Where am I tempted to compare my life to others instead of resting in God’s plan for me?



B) Comparison grows into __________.

What subtle forms of envy do I notice in my heart when others succeed?



C) Envy produces ______________.

How has comparison or envy produced anger or bitterness in me?


D) Anger can lead us to take ___________________ of others.



II) Keep the Proper Perspective: Life is bigger than what we see now.

A) The life of the wicked is ___________________.

1) Their _______________ will be stripped away.

2) They will face God’s ____________.


B) The righteous have an _____________ reward.

1) Their salvation is God’s gracious _________.

2) The Lord will deliver those who take ___________ in Him.

3) Christ is the ultimate ______________ of this promise.


III) Live Your Life in Light of the Resurrection

A) Grow in ______________.

Where do I struggle most with impatience toward God’s timing?



B) Cultivate ________________.

When am I most reactive with others? What can I do to be more patient?



C) Be ______________________.
When was the last time someone’s unexpected kindness made a lasting impact on you—and how might you pass that feeling on to someone else today?




D) Put your ____________ in the Lord.

How can I proactively take delight in the Lord? What practices help me stir up delight in God when my heart feels cold or distracted?