Faith on Trial - Psalm 73

Psalm 73 is a testimony of a true believer whose faith is put on trial. He believes that God is good to Israel but when he sees the prosperity and arrogance of the wicked he gives way to envy. His thoughts become a vexation of spirit. "Surely I keep myself pure for nothing." He is tempted to share his doubts with others but God held him back. In retrospect he said, "If I had spoken like this I would have betrayed your children." When he went into the presence God in his sanctuary he was granted an understanding of the divine perspective. When he compared the fate of the wicked with his own assurance of God's blessings he confessed his sin and is restored to the joy of those know the God of Israel.