Verses 13-14
After observing the wicked, Asaph felt his commitment to follow God faithfully was a mistake. Instead of prospering, he experienced more problems. God seemed to be punishing the pure in heart and prospering the proud.
"He had not been guilty of bloodshed or oppressive activities; so he could say that his hands were washed ’in innocence’ (cf. Psalms 26:6; Matthew 27:24)." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 479.]
". . . we don’t serve God because of what we get out of it but because He is worthy of our worship and service regardless of what He allows to come to our lives." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 222. Author’s italics omitted.]
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