The Battle Beside Us

The Battle Beside Us
Pastor Simon Ang
Psalm 55:12-23
19 August 2007

‘Betrayal’ means to deliver an enemy by treachery, to disclose a violation of confidence
1. Unmask The Betrayal
Why people betray
- Fear
- Jealousy
- Power struggle

Betrayal happens when people violates their covenant.

. Deuteronomy 7:9
. Proverbs 20:6
. 1 Corinthians 4:2
. Hebrews 3:5
. Revelations 2:10

The word covenant comes from the Greek word ‘hassad’

It consists of 3 English words; love, strength and steadfast.

2. Watch Out For Flattery
“His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords” verse 21

Flattery is insincere praise.

. Job 32:21-22
. Proverbs 29:5
. 1 Thessalonians 2:5
. Proverbs 27:6

3. Turn The Situation Over To God

But I call to God - verse 16
Evening, morning, noon - verse 17

Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall - verse 22

He promises to:
- Provide – Psalm 37:3-4
- Direct – Proverbs 3:5-6
- Peace – Isaiah 26:3-4