In Psalms hundred fifteen, verse nine, those who trust in the Lord rather than in things that can be seen, as in verses four through eight, receive their Lord as their help and shield, as in verses nine to eleven. He remembers those who fear Him and promises to bless them in verses twelve through […]
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and fifteen, verse one, believers must never seek glory for themselves but always desire to manifest God’s glory and honor His name before the world. Saints of God must be determined to live that we will not bring shame or reproach upon the name of Christ and his church, as
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and thirteen, verses one through nine, the psalm reiterates the twofold Biblical principle that God gives grace to the humble, as in James four, verses six, ten, and First Peter five, verses five through seven, and has compassion on the poor and needy. The theme chapter under A Hymn of
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and twelve, verse seven, the psalmist is not moved by fear and anxiety in times of trouble because his trust is in the Lord and not in himself and external circumstances, as in Psalms thirty-seven. The theme under The Prosperity of the Righteous section expresses those who are not fearful
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and twelve, verse three, the well-being of God’s faithful people begins with the third book of John, verse two, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” The provision and intention of God for believers are to be healthy
In Psalms, chapter one hundred and twelve, verse one, what matters most in the life of a God-fearing person is God’s will on earth be done, as in Matthew six, verse ten. Such people love God’s law because His commandments represent the righteousness the world scorns. In Hebrews one, verse nine, says, “Thou hast loved
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and twelve, verses one through ten, the psalm speaks of the blessings in store for a God-fearing and righteous person. God promises to bless those who fear and delight in His commandments and written Word, as in Psalms one hundred and nineteen. “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred, verse ten, the truth is the foundation for the Old Testament wisdom literature. Fear of and reverence for God, as in Job twenty-eight, verse twenty-eight, are fundamental to the believer’s relationship with God. Fearing the Lord makes us concerned and alert that we do not offend our holy God. Without
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and eleven, verses one through ten, the psalm praises the Lord for His physical and spiritual blessing and providential care over those who love and fear Him. The psalmist has determined to glorify God “in the congregation,” not just privately, as in verse one. It is Biblical to praise God
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and ten, verses one through seven, the psalm speaks of the lordship of the Messiah, His priesthood, His destruction of the wicked, and reign on earth. It prophesies about Jesus Christ (the psalm is several times in the New Testament). Jesus applied verse one to Himself in making His claim
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