Free Presbyterian Church of Malvern

This sermon, centered on Psalm 52, reflects on the tragic consequences of wickedness through the story of Doeg the Edomite, whose malicious reporting led to the massacre of priests at Nob. The psalmist contrasts Doeg's arrogance and deceit with the enduring goodness and mercy of God, emphasizing that God's faithfulness guarantees both the judgment of the wicked and the security of the righteous. Through a meditation on divine justice, the preacher highlights four godly responses: reverence before God's authority, righteous rejoicing in the downfall of evil, reassurance in the believer's identity as a flourishing tree in God's house, and a resolved commitment to trust, praise, and wait on God's name. The message calls believers to maintain unwavering faith in God's character amid societal and personal wickedness, finding hope not in human strength but in the eternal mercy of God, who remains good and sovereign, preserving His people and ultimately vindicating His justice.