Title: The righteous man spoken of by David
Content 牡?? “The righteous” referred to throughout this chapter means those who live only according to the Word of God (Psalm 1:2). And referring to the entire chapter, those who pray and receive answers (verses 1-3) hate evil (verses 4-6), trust only God even amid the plots of the wicked (verses 7-9), and believe in judgment and blessings. They are righteous (verses 10-12). God desires to bless those who live righteously, which include:
1. If you want to become righteous 11~
(1) Desire to be protected 11th~ “Only those who take refuge in the Lord . . . because of your protection . Weakness is human (2 Corinthians 11:30) and lacks (1 Corinthians 16:17), so when we always put our hearts on the Lord, believe in His covenant, and pray, we become a “righteous person” and we will be protected by God. The enemy, the devil, who wants to destroy us, tries to swallow us like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8), but God embraces us as a hen embraces its chicks (Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34) Just as it gave satisfaction to people (Philippians 1:18), it is also promised to believers in Jesus Christ (Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16). Because we are made “righteous” through Jesus Christ, as long as we live as “righteous” we are protected and full of joy.
(2) Must resemble the person of the Lord 11b~ “Those who love the name of the Lord . . .” do not know the Lord at the level of theory and common sense, but those who love the whole of the Lord with spiritual knowledge of the Lord. “Those who love the name of the Lord,” he said. Some people called it a person by “name”, but I think it has a meaning. There are those who blaspheme the name of God (Revelation 16:9), but we must praise (Romans 15:9) because those who call on the name of the Lord will be saved (Gospel Song). Those who truly yearn for and imitate the person of the Lord will rejoice in Him. The “joy and joy” here are not due to environmental changes, but are given directly by God. That is why this joy can be enjoyed at any time during the life of the righteous. Therefore, there is protection, joy, and joy in using what is “righteous” through Christ.
2. If you live as a righteous person, 12~
(1) Making living conditions better 12~ “Lord, you bless the righteous” As God gives grace and blessings to the “righteous,” the righteous are satisfied and give thanks to God. If we look at “the righteous” once again, we become righteous when we believe in Jesus (Romans 3:26), and we become righteous when we obey. And if you say “blessings” positively and specifically, you will be saved from the treason of your enemies, and the second half made it clear. When God's grace and blessings fill the hearts of the righteous, that is, the saints, he only rejoices. In this way, the blessings of prosperity, prosperity, and fulfillment of wishes are promised to the saints who hate sin and long for God's righteousness (Matthew 5:6).
(2) Complete protection 12b~ “You will guard them with grace as with a shield” When righteous saints live righteously, God becomes a “shield” “1 John 5:18 . . . from God.” The born one guards him, and the evil one cannot touch him.” The original word for “shield” here is longer and larger than “china magen”, meaning that it can protect the entire body completely and safely (Psalm 3:3). , 35:2). God's grace is sufficient to envelop and protect every aspect of man, so David confessed that he saves lives in places of eating and drinking, resting places and limbs, and giving them a satisfactory victory in the sight of the enemy (Psalm 23). :1~6). We only need to live as “righteous people” by firmly believing that God’s “shield” protects us from Satan and “escorts” our entire life.
[Conclusion] David prayed earnestly (1~2). In particular, I prayed in the morning (verse 3), apparently in order to live the day's work righteously (verse 3~). Even Jesus prayed at dawn (Mark 1:35). When we, too, diligently walk the path of the righteous through dawn prayer and live as righteous people, our living conditions will improve and we will receive God's protection.