Resignation: The Wicked are Devoid of
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In the biblical context, resignation refers to the acceptance of God's will and the submission to His divine authority, often accompanied by a sense of peace and trust in His plan. This virtue is notably absent in the lives of the wicked, who are characterized by their rebellion against God and His commandments.

The wicked, as depicted in Scripture, are often driven by their own desires and ambitions, lacking the humility and trust required to submit to God's will. Their lives are marked by a persistent striving against divine authority, leading to unrest and turmoil. This absence of resignation is a fundamental aspect of their spiritual condition.

Psalm 10:4 illustrates the mindset of the wicked: "In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God." This verse highlights the self-centered nature of the wicked, who, in their arrogance, refuse to acknowledge God's sovereignty. Their lack of resignation is rooted in pride, which blinds them to the necessity of yielding to God's will.

Proverbs 15:29 further contrasts the wicked with the righteous: "The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous." The wicked's distance from God is a result of their unwillingness to submit and resign themselves to His guidance. Unlike the righteous, who find solace in prayer and divine communion, the wicked remain estranged due to their obstinate hearts.

Isaiah 57:20-21 provides a vivid depiction of the inner turmoil experienced by the wicked: "But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and muck. 'There is no peace,' says my God, 'for the wicked.'" This imagery underscores the restlessness and lack of peace that accompany a life devoid of resignation. The wicked, in their refusal to submit to God, are likened to a turbulent sea, constantly agitated and unable to find rest.

The New Testament also addresses the absence of resignation in the wicked. Romans 8:7 states, "The mind of the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so." This passage emphasizes the inherent opposition of the fleshly mind to divine authority, highlighting the wicked's incapacity to resign themselves to God's law.

In contrast, the righteous are called to a life of submission and trust in God's providence. James 4:7 exhorts believers: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." This call to submission is a hallmark of the Christian life, setting the righteous apart from the wicked, who remain in rebellion.

The absence of resignation in the wicked is a testament to their spiritual condition, marked by pride, rebellion, and a lack of peace. Their lives stand in stark contrast to those who, through humility and faith, find rest and assurance in the will of God.
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Proverbs 19:3
The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD.
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The Value of this Doctrine
... no mere metaphysical dogma which is devoid of practical ... We touched upon this subject
of resignation to God's ... in this world's good whereas the wicked in their ...
/.../pink/the sovereignty of god/chapter twelve the value of.htm

Spiritual Culture.
... be found that there was not a humble resignation of all ... form of worship, but you
will be devoid of spirituality ... led away by the error of the wicked and falling ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter xi spiritual culture.htm

Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me all the Days of My Life ...
... to wither and wane in a soul devoid of living faith ... provided it be done with humble
resignation to the ... when the servants of God behold the wicked prospering and ...
/.../callan/the shepherd of my soul/xi surely goodness and mercy.htm

Manner of Covenanting.
... value their own souls, will not be devoid of intense ... and judge thy servants, condemning
the wicked, to bring ... with the deepest humility and resignation; and not ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter ii manner of covenanting.htm

Funeral Oration on the Great S. Basil, Bishop of C??sarea in ...
... to look up, but being debased by those who led him, he dared to debase along with
himself even the Nature of the Godhead, and became a wicked creature reducing ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/oration xliii funeral oration on.htm

The Iranian Conquest
... aspect"Asto-vidhotu, the demon of death, who would devote to destruction the estimable
Fravashis;** Apaosha, the enemy of Tishtrya the wicked black horse ...
/.../chapter ithe iranian conquest.htm

Ancient Chaldaea
... feebly, and at rare intervals, through the hatching of divine couples devoid of
personality ... Men in the mean time became wicked; they lost the habit of offering ...
/.../chapter iancient chaldaea.htm

A Canticle of Love
... whole country. This wicked woman, touched by grace, followed the Saint
into the desert, there to perform rigorous penance. But on ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/martin/the story of a soul/chapter xi a canticle of.htm

Mr. Bunyan's Last Sermon:
... He bore, with most exemplary patience and resignation, the fever which invaded his ...
little wicket-gate, and from the way thereto, hath this wicked man turned ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/mr bunyans last sermon .htm

Resources
What does the Bible say about acceptance? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about fate / destiny? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean to pray, “Thy will be done”? | GotQuestions.org

Resignation: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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