Atheism (Psalm14)

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Psalm 14

'Fool' is associated with silly behaviour, not being intelligent, or not acting according to one's age.

I. The essence of folly (14.1)

A. What is a fool? The Hebrew word is nabal (See 1 Samuel 25)

B. David is not being offensive. (Matthew 5.22).

C. What then is David's complaint? The 'no God' approach of the Atheist is a moral and spiritual disaster.

II. The universality of folly

A. The assessment is God's. (14.2) (Isaiah 6.1-3).

B. By God's standards we are all found wanting. (14.3) (Romans 3.11-12).

C. Our case is hopeless but for grace. David accepts there are 'righteous' people (14.4-5). How can this be? (14.6) (Psalm 46.1-5).

III. The only answer to spiritual folly

A. The prayerful sigh (14.7a).

B. The full assurance (14.7b).

Conclusion:

Ask yourself the question, Am I still a fool?

(Song 2.11-13).