We have encountered David's dealings with evil before, but not as much as with Psalm 58. Here he uses harsh imagery and actually seems to seek the death of other human beings. But the truth is far more significant. Some people give into evil so much so that they are indistinguishable from it. Hitler and Stalin are both prime examples. Their very existence became a threat to all of humanity because they allowed their narcissistic lust for power to corrode their minds until they were practically animalistic and no longer human. To them, their fellow man became mere prey upon which they could feast, and their actions against the rest of the world became vile and demonic. Just ask the Jews and anyone who survived USSR concentration camps. These people, the ones who have embraced evil so substantially that they have become evil itself, are the ones to whom David is referring when he seeks their demise, because he has come to the conclusion that they unfortunately will not change of their own accord. And since God will not force anyone to choose him, his truth, and his eternal goodness, the only remaining recourse is for them to be held accountable for their actions, even if that entails a death sentence. Check out this episode to learn more.

Song: Our Great God

Artist: Todd Agnew

Album: Better Questions

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