Psa 75:6-7 | MHM | STEP | God's Government of the World This section teaches two important truths about how God rules over the world. First, all positions of power come from God. Second, everyone’s fate is in God’s hands. From these, the psalmist draws two lessons: to always praise God for any honor or power he receives, and to use that power to help the good and punish the wicked. These ideas remind us that God, not people, is in control of who rises or falls, and that justice will ultimately come from him. v. 6-7 : The psalmist explains that real promotion and power do not come from any human source. He says, “Promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another” (Psalm 75:6-7 ). This means that no matter how hard people try or where they look for help, only God decides who will rise to power. It is foolish to be proud or to fight against someone God has chosen. Leaders should remember that their authority is a gift from God and they must answer to him for how they use it.

‏ Psalms 75:6-7

God's Government of the World

This section teaches two important truths about how God rules over the world. First, all positions of power come from God. Second, everyone’s fate is in God’s hands. From these, the psalmist draws two lessons: to always praise God for any honor or power he receives, and to use that power to help the good and punish the wicked. These ideas remind us that God, not people, is in control of who rises or falls, and that justice will ultimately come from him.

v. 6-7: The psalmist explains that real promotion and power do not come from any human source. He says, “Promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another”(Psalm 75:6-7 ^a). This means that no matter how hard people try or where they look for help, only God decides who will rise to power. It is foolish to be proud or to fight against someone God has chosen. Leaders should remember that their authority is a gift from God and they must answer to him for how they use it.

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