In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 53 - There Is None Who Does Good
Feb 11, 2026
A clear reading of Psalm 53 sets the stage for a conversation about human folly and divine judgment. The episode contrasts society's surface view of good versus bad with a deeper biblical diagnosis of universal sin. It closes by pointing listeners to the hope found in recognizing sin and receiving God's grace.
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Universal Inner Corruption
- The Bible diagnoses a universal, deep sickness beneath outward moral conformity.
- Recognizing your own sinfulness opens you to receiving God's mercy in Jesus Christ.
Common Grace vs. Heart Condition
- External law-abiding behavior can coexist with a hidden moral sickness because of God's common grace.
- Scripture demands a deeper look than civil categories of 'good' and 'bad.'
Good And Evil Within Us
- The line between good and evil cuts through every human heart, not just between people.
- Awareness of this inner division prepares you to receive amazing grace.
