Scripture Reading : Psalm 12
Theme : Prayer
Words of Lies (1–4).
This psalm continues the theme of psalm 11. The foundation of society, God’s moral laws, has been destroyed. Evil is rampant, the godly are few. The wicked disobey God with their tongues. They pervert and twist truth. Their goal is to gain power by flattery, deception, and clever schemes. They do not tolerate authority but prefer autonomy and anarchy. They seek to manipulate the hearer rather than communicate with him.
Words of Truth (5–6).
But God is bigger than evil. He will protect His people from any evil generation and will eventually give the godly rest in His eternal kingdom on earth. His promise is pure and flawless; it is trustworthy like pure, not fake silver. You can depend your life on it (Luke 18:6-8).
Battle Continues (7–8).
Until God brings His kingdom on earth, the tension of good and evil will continue. Believers need to understand this and train themselves to trust God in this broken world.
Praying the Scripture
What is your first reaction and sustained mindset when you encounter troubles in life? Is it discouragement, anger, fear or going to God in prayer and faith? Increase your faith by praying regularly for God to help you through this broken world and see God’s character shine by keeping His promise. When you pray unceasing/daily, you will see God starting to work on the things you are praying for. When you see it, honor God. This is how you can increase your faith and worship of God.
经文：诗篇12
主题：祷告
谎言（1-4）。
这首诗篇延续了诗篇11的主题。社会的根基，即神的道德律法，已被毁灭。恶人猖獗，义人稀少。恶人用嘴唇悖逆神。他们扭曲事实，目的是要通过谄媚话、欺哄和诡计夺得势力。他们容不下权威，喜欢自主权和混乱状态。他们想要操纵听众，而不是与他们沟通。
真理（5-6）。
然而，神比恶大。祂会保守自己的子民脱离任何邪恶的世代，并最终在祂地上永恒的国度里予敬虔人安息。祂的应许是纯净完美的，如纯银一样可靠。你可以用生命投靠它（路18:6-8）。
战争延续（7-8）。
善与恶的斗争会持续下去，直到神在地上建立祂的国度。信徒必须明白这一点，并在这个破碎的世界里操练自己信靠神。
用经文祷告
当你在生命中遇到困难时，你的首个反应并持续的意念是什么？是灰心、愤怒、恐惧，还是持信心向神祷告？要常常求神助你度过这破碎的世界，并借着守祂的应许看到神的品格，从而使信心加增。当你不住地祷告时，你将看到神开始为你所祷告的事项工作。这就是你如何能增加你的信心并对神的敬拜。
