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I Will…

I Will…. Psalm 101. The King Rules His House. His vow to rule with mercy and justice , 2 Sam 8:15; Prov 20:28; Jer 23:5-6 “I will” – Series of affirmative and negative declarations based on his faith that God is merciful and just

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I Will…

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  1. I Will… Psalm 101

  2. The King Rules His House • His vow to rule with mercy and justice, 2 Sam 8:15; Prov 20:28; Jer 23:5-6 • “I will” – Series of affirmative and negative declarations based on his faith that God is merciful and just • See God’s attitude and actions toward both the faithful and wicked

  3. I will sing praises (101:1) • Importance of worship in our lives • Church a “house of prayer”, Isa 56:7; Psa 84:4 • Christians to continually praise God, 1 Ths 5:17; Jas 5:13 • Content and character of our singing • Sacrifice of praise…giving thanks, Heb 13:15 • With the spirit and understanding, 1 Cor 14:15 • Speaking to one another…melody in heart to the Lord, Eph 5:19 • Reflects Christ’s word in the heart, Col 3:16

  4. I will behave wisely (101:2) • Be wise in what is good, Rom 16:19 • Parents: Wisdom to teach, correct, nurture, advise… Eph 6:4 • As a spouse: Love, serve and respect, Eph 5:33 • As elders: Feed, lead and protect, cf. Prov 27:23 • Influence: Careful to protect and use it, Col 4:5 • Opponents: Advance the truth, not self, Matt 10:16-22

  5. I will set nothing wicked before my eyes (101:3-4) • Protect ourselves against lust and its associated sins (Psa 19:14) • Job knew the danger of lust and its judgment, Job 31:1-4, 5-12 • Turn away from looking at worthless things, Psa 119:37 • False gods of the flesh, Col 3:5 • Women to lust after them, Matt 5:28 • Sins of the world that “entertain”, Eph 5:3-4 • Alcoholic beverages, Prov 23:31-35

  6. I will not endure slander and pride (101:5, 7-8) • Slander proceeds from pride and hatred, 101:5; Jas 4:11; Prov 10:18 • Slander: Whispering, defamation, evil report • Deceitful, and those who slander and spread it do not live in God’s house, Psa 101:7; 15:3

  7. I will bless the faithful (101:6) • Stand with and encourage those who are faithful to the Lord • Those that serve the Lord deserve our commendation and help, 101:6; Phil 2:20, 29-30 • The struggling need our help, Heb 12:12-13 • Faithful servants dwell with the king, 101:6; Matt 25:34-40; Lk 6:46 • Loyal and trustworthy • Obedient and true

  8. God’s Mercy and Justice • God in His mercy forgives • When we turn to Him with repentant hearts and faithfully obey Him • God in His justice will not ignore sin • Sin brings just punishment to everyone who chooses to live irreverently, rebelliously and selfishly in their sin

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