~ Selected Psalms Show the Progressive
Development of Godly Character ~
Separation
~ “Blessed
is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path
of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law
of the Lord, and in His law he
meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of
water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not
wither; and whatever he does shall prosper” (Psalm 1:1-3).
Forgiven
~ “Rejoice
in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the Lord with the harp; make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. Sing to Him a
new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy” (Psalm 33:1-3). “Righteous” and “upright” in God’s eyes as one of
His forgiven children.
Trust ~ “Oh,
taste and see that the Lord is
good; blessed is the man who trusts
in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His
saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. The young lions lack and suffer
hunger; but those who seek the Lord shall
not lack any good thing)” (Psalm 34:8-10).
Discipline
~ “Blessed
is the man whom You instruct, O Lord,
and teach out of Your law” (Psalm 94:12).
Obedience
~ “Praise
the Lord! Blessed is the man who
fears the Lord, who delights
greatly in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty on earth; the
generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches will be in his
house, and his righteousness endures forever” (Psalm 112:1-3).
These selected Psalms show the truth of how God
progressively sanctifies His people. First is the decision to accept Christ as
Savior and to be separate from
patterns of on-going evil which results in forgiveness.
With forgiveness the child of God increases trust
in God as he develops the necessary discipline
to be consistently obedient.
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW
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