Asaph is a man of faith.

Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure.       Psalm 73:1

Even though Asaph had faith, he also had struggles.

But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.  Psalm 73:2

For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.       Psalm 73:3 

Envy wrecks your focus.

They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. 5 They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else. 6 They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty. 7These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for! 8They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others. 9 They boast against the very heavens, and their words strut throughout the earth. 10 And so the people are dismayed and confused, drinking in all their words. 11 “What does God know?” they ask. “Does the Most High even know what’s happening?” 12Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.          Psalm 73:4-12

They boast against the heavens, and their mouths strut through the earth.       Psalm 73:9

Even though you might be struggling, you can’t stop searching.

Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? 14 I get nothing but trouble all day long;every morning brings me pain. 15 If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people. 16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!       Psalm 73:13-16

The godly always end up searching where they should. They go to the Lord.

Then I went into your sanctuary, O God.      Psalm 73:17

When you search where you should, you will always have what you need.

…and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked. 18 Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. 19 In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors. 20 When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.       Psalm 73:17-20

When the godly choose to sin, they soon choose to repent.

Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. 22 I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.      Psalm 73:21-22

Even though the godly fail, they repent and recommit to the Lord.

Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. 26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. 27Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you. 28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.       Psalm 73:23-28

Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.        Psalm 73:25

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.   Isaiah 40:8

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter.      Isaiah 5:20