Psalm 112

Notes

v. 1 -

Most of us would like to delight in God’s commandments more than we do, but where should we find the motivation?

The fear of the LORD.

The man who fears the Lord is blessed because the fear of the Lord motivates Him to delight in God’s commandments.

Why does fear of God lead us to delight in God’s commandments?

Because in fearing God, we don’t want to disobey His commands. We know there is discipline for disobeying God.

Because in revering God (an alternative to fearing God), we want to honor God by obeying His commandments.

v. 2 - What blessings for fearing the Lord and delighting in His commandments?

Mighty descendents on the earth.

Upright descendents (right with God) will also be blessed.

v. 3 - wealth and riches in his house

righteousness enduring forever

v. 4 - understanding

gracious, compassionate, and righteous

v. 5 - generous

innocent

v. 6 - stable

remembered

v. 7 - unafraid

steadfast, trusting the Lord

v. 8 - encouraged

victorious

v. 9 - generous

righteous

exalted

v. 10 - the wicked see the blessings bestowed on this man of God and are angry

are they jealous?

can they not comprehend blessings apart from accomplishing them by wicked means?

But he can only be angry. He cannot do anything about the blessings God bestows.

He melts away.

His wicked desires will perish.