A response to those who think they do not need God

 Read Psalm 53. 

What does life look like apart from God?  And, what should be the prayer of those who believe? 

1. The Pervasiveness of Sin. (vv.1-3)

Without God there is no ultimate accountability for life and personal actions.  A person deems themselves as their own master, their own god, and can make up their own rules for life.  In doing so, one becomes foolish in morals and philosophy.  Corruption and injustice are the results.  "There is none who does good, not even one."  The Apostle Paul quoted these verses in Romans 3:10-12.  Sin separates us from God and motivates us to make foolish decisions. 

2. The Perplexity of Sinners. (vv.4-5)

Without God people live lives of paradox.  On one hand they are ever seeking "to know," but on the other hand they are never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.  On one hand they want so-called intellectual freedom, but on the other hand they reject and mock God's word and anyone who believes it.  The Apostle Peter called this type of thinking willful ignorance (2 Peter 3:5 KJV).  In John 14:6 Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me."  There are not multiple ways to heaven; there is one.  Jesus is truth personified.  To reject Him is to exist without ever understanding life. 

3. The Prayer of the Believer. (v.6)

David looked forward to the day of God's deliverance, not only for himself but his nation.  That would be a day of restoration and joy.  Fortunately, believers today can read and know how this story will turn out.  While the world continues to erode in their foolishness, it is all in preparation for the revealing of Jesus Christ in His power and glory.  What a day that will be! 

"Come, Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20b)