12-13-06 Psalms 14:1

Psalms 14:1 (KJ21)
(To the chief musician: A Psalm of David)
The fool hath said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt; they have done abominable works; there is none that doeth good.


Psalms 14:1(NAS)
(For the choir director. A Psalm of David.)
The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does good.

Psalms 14:1 (NIVUS)
(For the director of music. Of David)
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.

Psalms 14:1(NLT)
(For the choir director: A psalm of David.)
Only fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; no one does good!

At this time of year, especially, it is difficult to consider that there are people who do not believe in God. However, around the world there are many people who do not believe or their belief is in the wrong thing. There are many "gods", but there is only One True Supreme God. Those who believe in and trust Him excel and are bright lights in this dark world. Because they are the beloved of Adonai, the Most High God, they make excellent chief overseers, superintendents, and directors.

However, there are people that God calls fools. These senseless people often say or just think that there is no God. Because of this contemptuous attitude, these "fools" languish, wither, and fail. They often look and act droopy and sunken. Instead of being bright like the people of God, they are faded, even though they boast and act proudly.

They may appear enlightened and intelligent, but their consciences have been seared by sin. They are full of corruption, decay, and ruin, which are revealed in their perverted and destructive actions. What they do is abhorrent, abominable, and detestable in the sight of the Lord, for all that they do is severe, ruthless, and abusive. They are wicked and wanton and do not know how to be good, pleasant, and agreeable. They are evil people with no joy.

You, however, are exactly opposite to these fools. In your belief, you find favor and happiness. You know the value of your life and the lives of others. Your right thoughts and actions produce kindness and understanding. In all you do, you reflect Adonai, the God in whom you trust.