Psalm 73

Introduction:
Testimony of tried faith from a new witness

I. Orthodox confession (v. 1)
A. Goodness of God
B. Pure in heart

II. Testing circumstances (vv. 2-16)
A. Temptation resisted
B. Perception of sight
C. Blinded by pragmatism
D. Consequences of venting unbelief
E. Tension beyond human resolution

III. Resolution and refinement (vv. 17-28)
A. Seeing light in God's light
B. The end of the wicked
C. Path and perfection of the righteous
D. From confession to conviction

IV. Summary and application
The wicked rewarded; the righteous refined