诗篇第52篇：以恶为荣 神必毁灭
 
GK611晨祷生命读经
29/01/2026
主讲: 丘均发传道


一、恶人把作恶当荣耀（诗52:1-3）
 
1.以作恶为自夸（V1）
大卫逃亡时向祭司亚希米勒求食物，多益在旁目睹。后来扫罗追杀大卫，多益歪曲事实，诬告亚希米勒帮助叛徒，借此邀功，导致85位祭司被杀。多益因作恶自夸、自以为很“勇猛”；大卫却宣告：神的慈爱是常存的。恶人或许一时风光，但真正永恒的保障，只有神的慈爱。
 
今天也有人以恶为荣，靠谎言、欺骗、伤害别人往上爬。我们不要羡慕他们，更不要走同样的路；要紧紧抓住神的慈爱，因为那才是我们真正的后盾与力量。
 
2.爱恶胜过爱善（V2-3）
大卫连用了三个“爱”，揭开多益以恶为荣的内心。多益不是一时失误，而是心已经选定：爱恶胜过善、爱说谎言过于说真话、爱说一切毁灭人的言话！所以，他是爱损人利己！
 
我们也要警醒：是否曾说过伤人的话、转发未经证实的消息、在背后批评人？让我们学习管住舌头，选择说造就人的话，不走“损人利己”的路。
 
二、神必彻底根除恶人（诗52:4-5）
 
神对以恶为荣的人，审判是彻底、直到永远的。多益以为倚靠扫罗就能稳固，神却宣告：要将他连根拔起，不留痕迹。
 
所以当恶人得势时，我们不要灰心，也不要自行报复，只要等候神；因为祂的审判最彻底、也最公平。神同时提醒我们：不要玩弄罪，恶行绝不会被无限期容忍。
 
三、义人笑看恶人结局（诗52:6-7）
 
义人先惧怕，是因为看见神的审判，警醒自己不可步恶人后尘；然后笑看恶人的被毁灭结局。这不是‘幸灾乐祸’，而是属灵的清醒，倚靠神才是真智慧。
 
我们常要自问：我倚靠的是什么-钱、关系，还是神？当看见恶人倒下时，也不要得意，更要警醒；立定心志选择倚靠神，并天天操练信靠祂。
 
四、义人的信靠与赞美（诗52:8-9）
 
1.永远倚靠神的慈爱（V8）
橄榄树根深、生命力强，能活几百年。大卫说自己像“神殿中的”青橄榄树，被神亲自栽植、看顾。即使逃亡中，他仍选择倚靠神的慈爱，因为神的慈爱是永不衰竭的源泉。

今天我们要像大卫，把根扎在神的同在里：每天读经、祷告…。这样无论环境多难，我们都能如青橄榄树长青、稳固又丰盛。
 
2. 永远公开地称颂神（V9）
义人的胜利，要在群体中公开感谢并见证神。我们的见证很重要，不只说“神很好”，而是说清楚“神怎样做”。具体的故事就像面包的香气，会吸引人去认识背后的烘焙师。

总结：
 
今天我们要作出选择：是以恶为荣，还是以神为荣？
愿我们都像大卫，在神的殿中长青结果，永远称谢、见证神的名。因为以恶为荣的，神必毁灭；唯有倚靠祂的，才是真正的勇士。



    
  

Psalm 52: Taking Pride in Evil - God Will Surely Destroy
GK611 Morning Devotion
29/01/2026
The Morning Devotion Speaker:  Ps Daniel Kew

 I. The Wicked Take Pride in Doing Evil (Psalm 52:1–3) 

1. Boasting in Evil (V1)
When David was fleeing, he asked the priest Ahimelech for food, and Doeg was there watching. Later, when Saul was pursuing David, Doeg twisted the facts and falsely accused Ahimelech of helping a traitor in order to gain favor. As a result, eighty-five priests were killed. Doeg boasted in his evil deeds and considered himself “mighty.” Yet David proclaimed that God’s steadfast love endures forever. The wicked may enjoy momentary success, but the only truly eternal security is God’s unfailing love.

Even today, some people take pride in evil—climbing upward through lies, deception, and harming others. We should neither envy them nor follow the same path. Instead, we must cling tightly to God’s steadfast love, for that alone is our true support and strength.

2. Loving Evil More Than Good (V2–3)
David uses the word “love” three times to expose the heart of Doeg, who took pride in evil. Doeg’s actions were not a momentary lapse; his heart had already made its choice: loving evil more than good, loving lies rather than truth, and loving all words that destroy. In short, he loved benefiting himself at the expense of others.

We too must remain alert. Have we ever spoken hurtful words, shared unverified information, or criticized others behind their backs? Let us learn to guard our tongues, choose words that build up, and refuse to walk the path of harming others for our own gain.

II. God Will Completely Uproot the Wicked (Psalm 52:4-5) 

God’s judgment on those who take pride in evil is thorough and everlasting. Doeg thought that relying on Saul would secure his future, but God declared that He would uproot him completely, leaving no trace behind.

Therefore, when the wicked seem to prosper, we should not lose heart or take revenge ourselves. We are to wait for the Lord, for His judgment is both most complete and most just. At the same time, God warns us not to toy with sin—evil will never be tolerated indefinitely.

III. The Righteous Witness the End of the Wicked (Psalm 52:6–7) 

The righteous first respond with fear, because they see God’s judgment and are reminded to guard themselves from following the path of the wicked. Then they look upon the downfall of the wicked. This is not gloating over misfortune, but spiritual clarity—recognizing that true wisdom is found in trusting God.

We should often ask ourselves: What am I relying on—money, connections, or God? When we see the wicked fall, we should not become proud, but even more vigilant, firmly choosing to rely on God and practicing daily trust in Him.

IV. The Trust and Praise of the Righteous (Psalm 52:8–9) 

1. Trusting Forever in God’s Steadfast Love (V8)
The olive tree has deep roots and strong vitality, capable of living for hundreds of years. David described himself as a flourishing green olive tree in the house of God—planted and cared for by God Himself. Even while fleeing, he chose to rely on God’s steadfast love, because that love is an unfailing and everlasting source.

Today, we are called to be like David, rooting ourselves in God’s presence through daily Scripture reading and prayer. No matter how difficult our circumstances may be, we can remain evergreen—steady, strong, and fruitful.

2. Publicly Praising God Forever (V9)
The victory of the righteous is to be publicly expressed through thanksgiving and testimony within the community. Our testimonies matter—not merely saying, “God is good,” but clearly declaring how God has worked. Specific stories are like the aroma of freshly baked bread, drawing people to know the Baker behind it.

Conclusion: 

Today, we must make a choice: will we take pride in evil, or will we take pride in God?
May we all be like David—flourishing and bearing fruit in the house of God, forever giving thanks and bearing witness to His name. For those who take pride in evil, God will surely destroy; but those who rely on Him are the true warriors.