Listen Up!

One of the phrases I heard when I was in the Navy was,“Listen up.” When one of the superiors said this, we were careful to payattention. The psalmist is saying, “Listen up!” in Psalm 49:1-3.

Hear this, all peoples!
Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,
both low and high,
rich and poor together!
My mouth shall speak wisdom;
the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

What he has to say is for all people. If you know Jesus ornot, you should pay attention. This word of wisdom is for weak people who arescorned by those who believe religion is a crutch. It is for people who arestrong and think they need nothing from God or man. It applies to you and mewhether we are rich or poor.

This Psalm is loaded with wisdom for people who are fearful,have been mistreated, trust in their wealth, or boast about their riches. Itwarns us that money or our status in society will not save us from hell. Everyonedies whether wise, fools, or the upper class. Fools, according to another Psalmare those who say there is no God. Fools are also those who trust in themselvesor anything or anyone other than Jesus Christ for salvation. They all perishand end up in hell.

 Verse 15 says, “But God will ransom my soulfrom the power of Sheol, for he will receive me.” How can he be so confident?How can anyone be confident of this? If you really want to know, watch my videoon the Gospel on YouTube orread on this Gospel link.Copyright by Ray Ruppert