Psalm 107:17a "Fools, because of their transgression..."
Day 189 – Psalm 107
“Fools, because of their transgression…” Psalm 107:17a
FOOLISHNESS
Foolishness may arise from a lack of knowledge or wisdom. But foolishness that is truly lamentable is repeating the same mistakes, and not learning the painful lessons! The children of Israel had seen how their rebellion led them into serious trouble, yet even after they had been delivered by God, they went right back to transgressing His commandments.
“Fools, because of their transgression,
And because of their iniquities, were afflicted.”
Psalm 107:17
1. “Fools”
a) This was a strong word of reprimand.
b) It was written with a feeling of exasperation.
c) It was written to address the problem of foolishness.
d) It was written forthrightly to confront the problem head-on.
2. “Because”
a) There were reasons why the psalmist used such a strong word.
b) The “fools” deserve this word of rebuke.
3. Because of:-
a) Their transgressions.
b) Their iniquities.
c) A short list may be found in Psalm 107:-
i) Rebelled against the words of God (Psalm 107:11a).
ii) Despising the counsel of the Most High (Psalm 107:11b).
4. They were afflicted
a) They had brought about their own affliction.
b) Affliction was meant to be the answer to the problem of foolishly rebelling against God.
c) If only the children of men would learn vital lessons gleaned from affliction.