TEXT: PSALM 112:1-10, PROVERBS 22:1-29
- Introduction:
- When God blesses us, we need to “Praise the Lord”
- Note the family resemblances in verses 4, 7 and 9
- graciousness; compassion; righteousness; trust; generosity
- A Blessed man brings praise to the Lord Psalm 112:1
- He brags and boasts about his God – not self
- A Blessed man seeks to honor the Lord Psalm 112:1b
- He receives righteousness from God and lives accordingly
- A Blessed man trusts in the Lord Psalm 112:7,8
- For provision, honor and life Proverbs 22:4
- A Blessed man delights in God’s Word Psalm 112:1
- As in reading a love letter Proverbs 22:17-21
- A Blessed man influences others to join God’s family
- Our first mission field is our own family
- Influence the conscience of the children Proverbs 22:6
- A Blessed man saves money
- For the future Psalm 112:3
- To share Psalm 112:9
- A Blessed man has integrity Psalm 112:4 Proverbs 22:11
- A Blessed man is helpful Psalm 112:5; Proverbs 22:2
- A Blessed man is wise and thoughtful Psalm 112:3; Proverbs 22:3,17
- A Blessed man is careful, righteous, dependable and diligent Psalm 112:6; Proverbs 22:29
- A Blessed man trusts in the Lord Isaiah 26:3,4
- He is not afraid because he is faithfully trusting in God’s Word Proverbs 22:19; Romans 10:17
- A Blessed man is respected Psalm 112:9
- He has a good name Proverbs 22:1, 29
- A Blessed man is cursed by the wicked ~ because he is not afraid of them
God uses blessed people to draw others to Him.
What do you need to change in order to be more blessed by God?