The Lord Will

Psalm 89:33

β€œNevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.”

KJV

Read in Psalm 89

Meaning

This 'nevertheless' is crucial: discipline does not amount to covenant abandonment.

Discipline without covenant abandonment

Disobedient descendants may be disciplined, but God declares that his steadfast love and sworn covenant will not be annulled.

Read carefully

Verse 33 follows directly after explicit discipline for wrongdoing.

Reflection

Distinguish serious correction from the claim that God has ceased to be faithful.