Psalm 67.1-2 says, "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face to shine upon us, that Your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations." Is the writer asking for blessing for God's people selfishly? I think not. He gives the reason "that Your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations." He is essentially asking God for blessing so that others might notice the blessed and return glory to the Blesser.
Is desiring blessing selfish?
Is desiring blessing selfish?
Is desiring blessing selfish?
Psalm 67.1-2 says, "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face to shine upon us, that Your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations." Is the writer asking for blessing for God's people selfishly? I think not. He gives the reason "that Your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations." He is essentially asking God for blessing so that others might notice the blessed and return glory to the Blesser.
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