Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 14

Psalm 14, dedicated "To the Chief Musician," was intended for public use in great assemblies, serving as evidence that the Church was divinely inspired to include "hallowed doctrine" and "wailing notes of complaint" in its worship alongside praise. The Psalm addresses the theme of "Practical Atheism," identifying the "fool" (Hebrew Nabal) as the Atheist. This title does not imply a lack of intellect, but rather describes a "sapless" and withered individual in whom spiritual life is extinct. The fool’s creed, "No God," is a wish born in the corrupt heart rather than a logical conclusion; it is a rejection of Elohim as the moral Governor and Judge.

The Apostle Paul utilizes this text in Romans Chapter 3 to establish the doctrine of universal human depravity. The Psalmist depicts God looking down from heaven, ransacking the globe for anyone who understands or seeks Him, only to find that the entire human race has gone aside and become "sour" or putrid.

This internal corruption leads inevitably to external persecution. Practical atheists are described as "eating up" God’s people with the same casual voracity as eating bread, and they mock the righteous for making the Lord their refuge. Yet, a profound irony exists: while the wicked appear bold, they are subject to "panic terror." They tremble where no visible fear exists because they instinctively perceive the mysterious presence of God dwelling within the generation of the righteous. The Psalm concludes with a yearning prayer for the salvation of Israel to come out of Zion.

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