Michelle
So... this reading kind of took me by surprise. At the start it says it's instruction for worship and says he urges that first there be petitions and prayers and thanksgiving for all people. Then it goes on to say he has been appointed a herald and an apostle, and that he is not lying. He says men everywhere should pray without anger or dispute. Then women should dress modestly and to adorn themselves only with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. Then it says that we should learn in quiet and submission, which I understand to mean we need to listen and submit to God in all things. But then it sounds like men are not held accountable for Adam's part in the fall from grace and all blame is put on Eve. Maybe it's my mindset today, but this section seemed a little sexist? It goes on to say that women are saved through childbearing, but they must continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.
This psalm seems kind of negative to me for some reason. He seems to be cursing his enemies and their children, then at the end he is asking God for assistance.
Julie
Yes, I agree...this one was a little hard to swallow, especially the part about Adam and Eve. Mostly because my understanding was that they were both to blame...in the end. Could be that we are missing something here...
You're not entirely wrong. He is praying for what he feels his attackers deserve and then does appeal to God. However, the one thing that is pointed out about this Psalm in the explanation as that this author does not take any responsibility for anything happening to him.
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