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  AVOIDING THE SIN OF DOUBT
  by David Wilkerson
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Summary: The sermon warns against the sin of doubt, encouraging
believers to guard their hearts and trust in God's goodness and
faithfulness, even in the midst of suffering.

Topics: "Faith", "Overcoming Doubt"
Scripture References: Psalm 73:1-2, Psalm 73:28, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 14:31, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Hebrews 11:1, James 1:6

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David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith in God
despite the trials and injustices we observe in the world, as
illustrated by Asaph's struggle in Psalm 73. Asaph, a devoted worship
leader, nearly succumbed to doubt when he witnessed the prosperity of
the wicked while he faced hardships. Wilkerson encourages believers to
guard their hearts against the sin of doubt, reminding them that God
remains sovereign and faithful. He urges Christians to shift their focus
from their struggles to the Lord, reinforcing that trust in God is
essential for overcoming discouragement. Ultimately, like Asaph, we are
called to declare our trust in the Lord and His works.

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Asaph, a Levite, was a chief singer and leader of King David's choral
worshipers; in fact, he is credited with writing eleven of the Psalms.
He was a very close friend to David and the two loved being in the house
of God together. Yet, in spite of his tremendous calling and blessings,
Asaph confessed, "But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps
had nearly slipped" (Psalm 73:2).

Now, we know Asaph was a pure-hearted man who believed God was good. In
fact, he began his discourse in this psalm by saying, "Truly God is good
to Israel, to such as are pure in heart" (73:1).

Yet, in the very next verse Asaph confesses that he almost slipped. Why
did he declare this? He notes that he saw the wicked around him
prospering while they neglected God's commands and it would have been
easy for Asaph to wonder why God didn't "balance the books," so to
speak.

Have you ever wondered why blessings are being heaped on people who live
duplicitous lives? Perhaps you've seen an ungodly coworker rewarded
instead of you or an unconverted neighbor acquire material things while
you struggled to make ends meet.

It can be very easy for suffering Christians to slide into a grievous
sin -- the sin of doubt. They may think, "I've been living right but all
my strictness and diligence to study God's Word, my praising and
worshiping, have been in vain. In spite of all I do, I still suffer."

Beloved, that is when you must be careful. When your trial comes upon
you, when you're grieving or discouraged, you need to guard your heart
against slipping into doubt. Don't let your faith or your confidence be
shaken. God is still on the throne. Get your eyes off your trials and
put your eyes on the Lord himself. God will help you to love him and
never slip into unbelief.

Asaph saw that he had almost slipped but he held on to proclaim, "I have
put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works"
(73:28). And you can do the same!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/david-wilkerson/avoiding-the-sin-of-doubt/
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