In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 58 - God Who Judges the Earth
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Feb 18, 2026 A reading and reflection on Psalm 58 with vivid, unsettling images of divine retribution. A look at why violent scripture can surprise and how we resist only comfortable passages. A call to submit to the whole Bible rather than pick what suits us. An exploration of pleading for rightful justice and trusting God to judge.
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Scripture's Realism About Evil
- The psalm's violent imagery reveals the Bible's realism about evil and suffering.
- Dane Ortlund argues we must accept these difficult passages to receive Scripture whole.
Submit To Scripture In Full
- Do not pick only Bible parts you find palatable or you place yourself above Scripture.
- Submit to the Bible in full rather than acting as its final arbiter, Dane Ortlund warns.
Justice, Not Vindictiveness
- The psalmist's plea for judgment arises from a cry for justice, not vindictiveness.
- Ortlund emphasizes David seeks rightful recompense, not excessive vengeance.