Psalms 79:10

Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God?

A bad spirit and a theological error

I. A bad spirit. “Where is their God?”

1. There is a tendency in wicked men to deal in it. This spirit always indicates--

(1) A mean nature.

(2) A malignant nature.

(3) A haughty nature.

2. There is a susceptibility even in good men to be pained by it. This is no sign of strength and greatness, but the reverse; the really great and strong man will feel no more the most cutting gibes of scorners than granite the drops of morning dew.

II. A theological error. The question implies that the true God would not allow His people to suffer oppression and death at the hands of others.

1. The creatures whom God has created with an inner sovereignty, He allows to act freely both for good and evil.

2. All the evil that comes into the universe in this’ way He overrules for good. (Homilist.)