Houses need foundations. Economies must have foundations. Certainly, one’s worldview must have sufficient foundation. Jesus taught in Matthew 7:24-27 that not every foundation is equal. Building on an inadequate foundation leads to eternal ruin.
In Psalm 11, David speaks of foundations. He writes, “In the Lord I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain; For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string to shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (1-3). There are opposing forces trying to strike at our spiritual underpinning. Through legislatures, entertainment outlets, science, philosophy, and sensual lusts, the wicked are trying to destroy that upon which we stand. Satan is at war against the righteous (cf. 1 Pet. 5:8-9; Eph. 6:10ff). He wants us to lose our faith and lose our souls.
David’s question is poignant! What can the righteous do? The answer is certainly not “nothing.” We can’t go into hiding, wring our hands, or simply talk about what’s wrong with the world today. When we have the power of the Everlasting God on our side, the better question is, “What can’t the righteous do? “
We teach and worship as we do because of the foundation. We believe and live like we do because of the foundation (cf. 1 Cor. 3:11). However, there are many matters that come along to try and shake our foundations, to try and make us falter or retreat. We can be confident and sure of where we stand and why. Others need to know and have that assurance, too!
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