Scripture Reading : Psalm 14
Theme : God and Foolish Atheists
Here the spirit of godlessness reveals itself in two ways: in flouting God’s law and rejecting God’s existence (1–3) and oppressing his people (4–6); that is, in both direct and indirect contempt of heaven. It is the reckless folly (1a, 2b, 4a) almost as much as the wickedness of it that emerges in the psalm, which ‘looks down from heaven’ on the scene as God views it. But the standpoint changes in the last verse to the earthly arena, where persecuted Israel waits longingly for the redress that will surely come when Jesus returns. At that time, Israel and the whole world will be restored (Rom. 11:15).
Praying the Scripture
According to the Bible, a fool is a person who rejects God’s existence since this is so obvious. Even a child understands it. These fools can have high academic degrees from renowned universities. They are foolish not because of they are stupid, but because of their evil hearts against God, just like the highly intelligent devil. Currently, many of these fools think life on earth could be a simulated virtual reality program like the movie Matrix. Trust God and have confidence in Him. Hope for the return of Jesus. Don’t follow these fools and end up like them.
[1] Kidner, D. (1973). Psalms 1–72: an introduction and commentary (Vol. 15, p. 95). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
经文：诗篇14
主题：神与愚昧的无神论者
这里，不敬畏神的会以两种方式显明出来：违反神的律法并拒绝神的存在（1-3） ，还欺压祂的子民（4-6）；两者是藐视神直接与间接的攻击。这是鲁莽的愚昧（1a, 2b, 4a），相同于诗歌描述的邪恶，即神“从天上垂看”的恶行。但诗人的角度到了最后一节却从世人出发，也就是受逼迫的以色列热切地期盼耶稣归来时为他们申冤。那时候，以色列与全世界将会复兴（罗11:15）。
用经文祷告
根据圣经，愚昧人是拒绝神之存在的，因为这一点非常明显，连孩子也知道。这群愚昧人可以从知名学府获得很高的学历，但他们之所以愚昧并不是因为他们智商低，乃是因为他们邪恶的心悖逆神，就像冰雪聪明的魔鬼。至今，许多愚昧人认为地上的生命可以像科节目如电影《黑客帝国》一样。要依靠神，对祂有信心。要盼望耶稣的归来。不要跟着这些愚昧人的脚步，沦落同样的下场。
[1] Kidner, D. (1973). Psalms 1–72: an introduction and commentary (Vol. 15, p. 95). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
