Psa 82:6-7 | MHM | STEP | The Duty of Magistrates This section explains both the honor and responsibility of leaders (referred to as "gods") and reminds them of their human mortality. God holds rulers accountable for how they use their power. The psalmist also looks to God himself as the ultimate judge, trusting that he will bring justice to the entire earth through his rule and the coming of the Messiah. v. 6-7 : God acknowledges the honor of magistrates but reminds them of their mortality. “I have said, You are gods; and all of you are children of the Most High. But you shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes” (Psalm 82:6-7 ). Leaders are called "gods" because they are entrusted with power from God to govern and judge fairly (John 10:35 ). However, they must remember that they are still human and will face death like everyone else. If they misuse their authority, God will bring them low, just as he has judged wicked rulers in the past (Job 34:26 ).

‏ Psalms 82:6-7

The Duty of Magistrates

This section explains both the honor and responsibility of leaders (referred to as "gods") and reminds them of their human mortality. God holds rulers accountable for how they use their power. The psalmist also looks to God himself as the ultimate judge, trusting that he will bring justice to the entire earth through his rule and the coming of the Messiah.

v. 6-7: God acknowledges the honor of magistrates but reminds them of their mortality. “I have said, You are gods; and all of you are children of the Most High. But you shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes”(Psalm 82:6-7 ^a). Leaders are called "gods" because they are entrusted with power from God to govern and judge fairly (John 10:35 ^b). However, they must remember that they are still human and will face death like everyone else. If they misuse their authority, God will bring them low, just as he has judged wicked rulers in the past (Job 34:26 ^c).

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