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The Resolve of the Righteous Psalm 101

Dive into the resolve of the psalmist to embody God's character and live with integrity and wisdom. Explore the promises and resolutions highlighted in this powerful passage.

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The Resolve of the Righteous Psalm 101

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  1. The Resolve of the RighteousPsalm 101

  2. Resolve… • This psalm was probably composed by David during his reign as king (v. 6b, v. 8) • This psalm is full of promise, resolve and resolution – “I will” is found many times throughout • These resolutions include both the negative and the positive and they need to be ours!

  3. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to sing of the Lord’s love and justice (v. 1a) • A resolution to accept God’s two-sided character (Rom. 11:22)

  4. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to sing praises to the Lord (v. 1b) • A resolution to praise God’s greatness (Heb. 13:16)

  5. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to behave himself wisely in a perfect way (v. 2a) • A resolution to act wisely according to God’s word (1 Sam. 18:5, 14-15; 2 Sam. 22:31-33)

  6. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to walk within his house with a perfect heart (v. 2b) • A resolution to have a heart of integrity within the family (1 K. 8:61; 11:4)

  7. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to set no base thing before his eyes (v. 3a) • A resolution to guard the eyes against evil (Job 31:1; Mt. 5:27-30; 1 Jn. 2:15)

  8. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to hate the work of them that turn aside (v. 3b) • A resolution to abhor evil and cleave to good (Rom. 12:9)

  9. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined not to have a perverse heart (v. 4a) • A resolution to be pure (Prov. 12:8; 17:20)

  10. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to know no evil thing (v. 4b) • A resolution to be good (Psa. 141:3-6)

  11. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to destroy those who slander others (v. 5a) • A resolution to speak well of others (Psa. 15:3; Eph. 4:29)

  12. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined not to allow any haughtiness or pride (v. 5b) • A resolution to be humble (Prov. 16:5; 21:4; Isa. 10:12; Jer. 48:29; Dan. 5:20; Lk. 1:51; Jas. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:5)

  13. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to dwell with the faithful (v. 6a) • A resolution to be friends with the righteous (Eph. 1:1; Col. 4:9)

  14. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to let those with a perfect way to minister to him (v. 6b) • A resolution to be with those who follow God’s word (Psalm. 119:1)

  15. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined not to dwell with those who work deceit (v. 7a) • A resolution to be honest at all times (Rom. 1:29)

  16. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined not to see those who speak falsehood (v. 7b) • A resolution to speak the truth at all times (Psa. 24:4; Eph. 4:25)

  17. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to destroy the wicked of the land (v. 8a) • A resolution to keep God’s people pure (1 Cor. 5:5)

  18. Resolve… • The psalmist was determined to cut off the workers of iniquity in the Lord’s city (v. 8b) • A resolution to remain separate from sinners (2 Cor. 6:14)

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