Blessed is the Man Psalm 112 Psalm 112

Blessed is the Man Psalm 112

Psalm 112 • Author & time unknown • Companion to Psalm 111 • Acrostic (Hebrew alphabet) • Psa. 111 addresses the character of God, Psalm 112 addresses the character of the man of God

Hallelujah • A English transliteration of the Hebrew word • A word found 23 times in psalms (only). First (104), last (150) • Always at beginning or end of psalm. Usually in groups. • “Praise the LORD” • We are reminded that it addresses YHWH and thus should be used with due reverence (cf. Psa. 111: 9)

Blessed is the Righteous • He fears the Lord! • Where true service begins • Prov. 1: 7, the beginning of knowledge • Prov. 9: 10, the beginning of wisdom • Prov. 19: 23, leads to life • Reverence – Heb. 12: 28 • 1 John 4: 18 -19

Blessed is the Righteous • He delights greatly in His commandments • True reverence cannot be separated from true obedience • Psalm 1: 1 -2 • Matt. 7: 21 -23, Luke 6: 46 • 1 John 5: 2 -3

Blessed is the Righteous • His descendants will be mighty on the earth…wealth and riches… • The blessedness of serving God • But the ungodly seem to prosper, Cf. Psalm 2: 1 -3 • Maybe so in this life, but is it lasting?

Blessed is the Righteous • His descendants will be mighty on the earth… • Righteousness is the right and honorable way! • Matthew 5: 3, the meek inherit the earth. • Integrity, morality, honesty, virtue, etc. These are good and build societies

Blessed is the Righteous • His descendants will be mighty on the earth… • Longer life often achieved through wiser choices. Better quality of life • Good attitudes cannot be stopped (cf. Matt. 10: 28) • Avoiding unhealthy and ungodly habits • Wise management of resources often leads to prosperity • Children blessed – Prov. 22: 6, cf. 2 Tim. 1: 3 -5

Blessed is the Righteous • “His righteousness endures forever” (3) • Such qualities sustain a nation! Prov. 14: 34 • BUT the godly look beyond this life, 2 Pet. 3: 13, 1 Tim. 4: 8

Blessed is the Righteous • “Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness” (4) • Light is associated with God and goodness this life 1 John 1: 5 -7 • Wisdom preserves us Prov. 2: 10 -11 • Hope!

Blessed is the Righteous • “He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous” (4) • A pleasant person • Qualities of God – Psa. 111: 3 -4 • We strive to imitate Him Eph. 5: 1, 1 Cor. 11: 1 • The world needs these qualities!

Blessed is the Righteous • “A good man deals graciously and lends” (5) • The unselfish life. • Worldly possessions not his ultimate goal • Prov. 19: 17“He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he has given. ” • Luke 6: 35

Blessed is the Righteous • “He will guide his affairs with discretion” (5) • Wisdom in conduct. Considers long term effects • Eph. 5: 15, circumspectly Col. 4: 5, walk in wisdom

Blessed is the Righteous • “Surely he will never be shaken” (6) • Grounded! He will not move away from God. • Psa. 1: 3, Matt. 7: 24 -27, wise and foolish builders

Blessed is the Righteous • “The righteous will be an everlasting remembrance” (6) • Established by God! • Heb. 6: 10 cf. Matthew 10: 42, even a cup of cold water

Blessed is the Righteous • “He will not be afraid of evil tidings” (7) • Through we face troubles here, such do not ultimately defeat us • Cf. Matt. 10: 28 • Heb. 13: 5 -6

Blessed is the Righteous • “His heart is steadfast…established…” (78) • With discretion and resolve he moves forward • 1 Cor. 15: 58, steadfast, immovable; Galatians 6: 9

Blessed is the Righteous • “Until he sees his desire upon his enemies (8) • Not wishing evil on them cf. Rom. 12: 14, 17 -21; Matt. 5: 43 -44 • He desires good for them – that they turn to God that justice prevails let God take care of them 2 Thess. 1: 6 -10

Blessed is the Righteous • NOTE: In all these things, sometimes the worldly and ungodly possess them! • It does not make them righteous. • IT demonstrates that God is RIGHT in His instructions! • With God we have real and lasting purpose!

Reward of the Godly and Wicked • The godly – he has dispersed abroad, given to the poor (9) • Because of these qualities… • His righteousness endures forever, His horn will be exalted with honor! Rev. 14: 13, Matt. 25: 41

Reward of the Godly and Wicked • The wicked– he will see it and be grieved (10) • In torments, he will consider his conduct! Cf. Luke 16: 23 -31, the rich man • Matt. 8: 12, 25: 30, etc. weeping and gnashing of teeth • His desires WILL perish!

Are you blessed in the LORD?