Daniel Series, Part 3 of 8 - Descent into Selfishness
Av Todd Beiswenger
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In this story, we are told of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a large statue that represents kingdoms to come. While some have speculated as to which historical kingdoms this dream refers to, it can also refer to how our thoughts can devolve into selfishness. God saves us with His truth - the uncut stone - that smashes this statue.
(Referenser: Arcana Coelestia 6203; Daniel 2:24-49)
Psalms 94:8-19
8
Consider, you senseless among the people; you fools, when will you be wise?
9
He who implanted the ear, won't he hear? He who formed the eye, won't he see?
10
He who disciplines the nations, won't he punish? He who teaches man knows.
11
Yahweh knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.
12
Blessed is the man whom you discipline, Yah, and teach out of your law;
13
that you may give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit is dug for the wicked.
14
For Yahweh won't reject his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
15
For judgment will return to righteousness. All the upright in heart shall follow it.
16
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evildoers?
17
Unless Yahweh had been my help, my soul would have soon lived in silence.
18
When I said, "My foot is slipping!" Your loving kindness, Yahweh, held me up.
19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.
