Psalm 36 displays an inner dynamic, namely when the heart no longer fears God, there will be a desire to be the master, and finally darkness takes over. This is where we are invited to reflect, not on what we are after, but how we recognize God's voice in our inner swirl. The psalm opens with an irony, "Sin speaks in the heart of the wicked". A heart that no longer fears God creates its own narrative, one that justifies evil, distorts morality, and considers itself righteous. On the other hand, the psalmist directs his focus on God's steadfast love that “reaches to the heavens,” His justice “like the mountains of God,” and His care for all creation. In the midst of the world's imbalance, God is the harmony that soothes the heart. He becomes the source of living water, and in His light man finds true light that leads to the meaning of life, obedience, and hope.

It is undeniable that human desire always leads to fulfillment and meaning. But when desire is not guided by the fear of God, it turns into gluttony. Here, gluttony is not only related to material things, but also to the desire to be "master of oneself." The psalmist, then, invites us back to the position of creation, as beloved, protected, enlightened, and placed under the shadow of God's wings. The fear of God, in this context, is not a fear that shrinks the soul, but a realization that restores human dignity. Man who has his freedom in submission to God.

Bible friends, the fear of God is the foundation of a life of faith. In the fear of God, there is the recognition that we are limited, and in that recognition, we find freedom and peace. For only in His light are we able to see the light. Man who turns away from God creates the illusion that he is capable of anything, and so all forms of evil become part of his life because there is nothing to hold him back.