Psalms 11

Setting: This Psalm of David takes place when King Saul is trying to kill him. He asks King Saul’s son, Jonathan, in I Samuel 20:1, “why?”.

King Saul hardened his heart against God, and was not following God’s commandments.
He kept the fact a secret that he wanted David dead.

In Psalms 11, vs. 1-3, David knows he has to run and hide, while King Saul prepares his weapons against him.
We need to remember that the “righteous” (believers) are not helpless, even if the foundations around us are destroyed.

What are our foundations?
Justice, truth, marriage, family, etc.

What can we do when there is moral decay in the nation?
1. We can separate from evil influences.
Fleeing is a form of fighting
David ran instead of being put in the position of taking King Saul’s life. David knew that God is the judge.
Separate yourself from sin, or sin will separate you from God.

2. Maintain a right view of God
God is big enough to handle our big problems
Know His presence. We are God’s temple. His presence is in us.
God is big enough to watch everyone. He hates wickedness and will judge.