Rock Steady

LifeAsAnAdventure2

THEME: It Is Written

SERIES:  Life is an Adventure!

TITLE:  Rock Steady

Scripture: Psalm 112

I.    THE CHOICE OF A STEADY PERSON         

The psalmist makes the point that the person who truly loves and worships God will be like Him. We become like the God/god (we worship).

Psalm 11 & 112 are a like in many ways but there is one significant difference: Psalm 111 celebrates (Jehovah) while Psalm 112 celebrates the life of (the righteous person).

What is a godly man/woman like?

1.      He (fears the Lord).  Acts 17:28 says, “In Him we live, and move, and have our being.”

2.      He (delights in God’s commands).  “God made me fast and when I run I feel His pleasure.” Eric Liddell

 

II.   THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A STEADY PERSON          

What are the characteristics of a steady person?

1.      He (passes on his strength). [Verses 2-4]

2.      He (practices justice). [Verses 5,9]

3.      He (stands rock solid). [Verses 6-8]

“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Cor. 9:6

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” Gal.6:7

 

SERIES: Seven

NEXT WEEK:  Split Personality- Rev.2:1-7

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