Michelle
I am playing catch-up this morning.
I agree with your interpretation. It starts by speaking of what they have and then what they will lose by not following the Lord. This is a revolving theme throughout the bible so far. As a people, we can't seem to keep our focus and are easily swayed by others. Probably because we aren't really focusing on God and instead on what we have or have been given or what we want and the fact that we don't always get what we want. It does seem like they are being taught a lesson once again and you are right, material things aren't necessary.
The psalm speaks of warning to stay away from sinners so you don't get caught up in their sins. Also, wisdom's rebuke for not seeking wisdom in all things.
Julie
Me too...although it is the 6th. :)
I think what I am getting from this is that God is trying to humble people as they have gotten too haughty. This still talks about how people are sinning so they explain the judgement that God is placing on the people of Judah and Jerusalem for what they are doing. In humbling them he is taking away all of their riches and showing them that material things are not necessary.
We have to be careful not to be enticed by sinners into sinning. We should ask for wisdom as God is offering it to us, but will not give it unless we ask. We should ask him for wisdom every day in all that we do.
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