tear them down

Because they do not regard the works of the LORD

or the work of his hands,

he will tear them down and build them up no more.

Psalm 28:5

There is an end coming for those who mock God, disregard the work of God, and refuse to bow to Him. And this psalm, in worship, acknowledges the power of God over wicked people who reject Him. God will tear them down and see that they are never built up again. It is a truth that keeps our perspective in proper place.

Why do we fret over evildoers? Why do we act as if there is never going to be justice? Why do Christians get so worked up over social issues, political actions, and place stock in flawed, sinful leaders? It’s one thing to have a desire to shine the light of God’s holiness and truth. It is quite another to focus solely on the prosperity of the wicked and pour our energies into using the world’s means for flawed “solutions” that ultimately fail. We need this high view of God’s justice and judgment illuminating our view of the world as we live in human created institutions. David reminds us in this psalm that there is no way that wickedness wins! God will tear them down. God will not let them rebuild. God is in control. Will we trust that He’s got it all under His plan and power?

I’m convinced Johnny Cash is a better theologian in this matter with these thoughts:

You can run on for a long time

run on for a long time

run on for a long time

sooner or later God’ll cut you down

sooner or later God’ll cut you down

Go tell that long tongue liar

God tell that midnight rider

tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter

tell ‘em that God’s gonna cut ‘em down

tell ‘em that God’s gonna cut ‘em down