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Fret Not Yourself 
Lesson Text:Psalms 37May 31, 2009
I.Introduction
A.What does it mean to fret?
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Fret: to rub or wear away by friction, to become hot with anger
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Matthew 6:33-34 ESV Butseek first the kingdom of God and hisrighteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (34) "Thereforedo not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious foritself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.B.How often does our frustration lead to anger
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To be hot, furious, burn, become angry, be kindled
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Sometimes you just want to hit something, some even direct towards God
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Read Psalms 37:1-13
II.Fret Not Yourself because of Evildoers
A.Why should we ever envy wrongdoers, verse 11.They will soon fade and wither2.They hate the godly
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They are slated for destruction, 2 Thess. 1:7-9B.We should trust in the Lord
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Proverbs 29:25 ESV The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts inthe LORD is safe.
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Song Trust and Obey, Heb. 11:1C.Commit your way to the Lord1.Literally roll your way
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Psalms 22:8 ESV "He trusts (rolls himself onto) in the LORD; let himdeliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!" (Matt. 27:43)
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1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
III.Fret Not Yourself Over the one who prospers in his way
A.Evil often prospers on earth
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Matthew 5:44-45 ESV But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray forthose who persecute you, (45) so that you may be sons of your Father
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