The Blessings of a God-Fearing Person

Background:

Wisdoms Psalms

Psalm 112:
Author - unknown
No strict historical place or time, general psalm.
It is an acrostic psalm.
Many believe it is a commentary of Psalm 111:10.

The blessings of a God-fearing person ( Psalm 112)

Praise the Lord (v. 1)

1. Oh the happiness of the person who…(v. 1)
- Who fears the Lord

- Who takes great delight in keeping God's commands

2. How is he blessed?

- The blessings of righteousness (vv. 2-3)

• His descendants will be powerful.

• The godly will be blessed.

• His house will have wealth and riches.

- The blessings in adversity (v. 4)

• There is darkness at times for the righteous.

• God provides light in the darkness.

• Even in darkness, he desires to love and serve others.

- The blessings of being gracious and compassionate (v. 5)

• He is gracious.

• He is generous.

• He is honest/just in his business.

- The blessings in adversity (vv. 6-8)

• He is not fearful or afraid.

• He is steadfast, trusting, established.

- The blessings of righteousness (v. 9)

• He is generous and gracious.

• He reaps what he sows. There is great reward.

3. The wicked hate the blessings of the righteous! (v. 10)

- They are full if hatred and jealousy.

- Their longings will come to nothing.

Implications for YOUR Life:

1. Friends-brothers and sisters, trust God!
He is the One who blesses according to His character!

2. The wicked ultimately live a meaningless life that ends in destruction. All of us who know Christ need to just be patient.

3. Oh how blessed the man!
Do you see real blessings?
Are you willing to let the Word describe or detail for you what true blessing really is?

4. Are you generous? Are you full of grace? Are you a light to other righteous people? Do you serve others?

5. Which 'fear' controls you?

6. Do you enjoy the blessings of Christ-likeness?

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