Are we patiently faithful, waiting for a heavenly land of promise in eternity? Let’s begin in Psalm 105.
To whom do we give the greatest thanks? Do we discuss only worldly concerns or also tell of all His marvelous works?
Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him! Tell of all his marvelous works. Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more. Remember his marvelous works that he has done: his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth, you offspring of Abraham, his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones. (Ps 105:1-6 WEB)
Who is our God, money, power, materialism or the Lord? How important is the covenant with Abraham?
The Lord—he is our God. His justice is everywhere throughout the whole world. God remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded to a thousand generations, which he made with Abraham, the solemn pledge he swore to Isaac. God set it up as binding law for Jacob, as an eternal covenant for Israel, promising, “I hereby give you the land of Canaan as your allotted inheritance.” (Ps 105:7-11 CEB)
Though we may often be small in number, as the members of Abraham’s family once were, is God with us?
At the time there were only a few of us, and we were homeless. We wandered from nation to nation, from one country to another. God did not let anyone mistreat our people. Instead he protected us by punishing rulers and telling them, “Don't touch my chosen leaders or harm my prophets!” (Ps 105:12-15 CEV)
Even in hard times like a famine, can God use our difficulties to bless us long term?
When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread, he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. His feet were hurt with fetters; his neck was put in a collar of iron; (Ps 105:16-18 ESV)
Was Joseph’s story from slave to ruler an encouragement as to how suddenly God can change our lives?
The king sent for him and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. He made him master of his household, ruler over all his possessions—binding his officials at will and instructing his elders. (Ps 105:20-22 HCSB)
Did God have a purpose in Israel’s sojourn in Egypt, revealing Himself again in miracles?
Then Israel came to Egypt; indeed, Jacob lived in the land of Ham. He caused his people to multiply greatly; and be more numerous than their enemies. He caused them to hate his people and to deceive his servants. He sent his servant Moses, along with Aaron, whom he had chosen. They performed his signs among them, his wonders in the land of Ham. (Ps 105:23-27 ISV)
What were some of those miracles that God performed in Egypt to free Israel?
He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word. He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings. He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts. (Ps 105:28-31 KJV)
What other miracles did God perform in Egypt to force them to free Israel?
He gave them hail for rain, And flaming fire in their land. He also struck down their vines and their fig trees, And He shattered the trees of their territory. He spoke, and locusts came, And creeping locusts, without number, And they ate up all vegetation in their land, And they ate up the fruit of their ground. He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first of all their vigor. (Ps 105:32-36 LSB)
What great blessings did Israel experience as they exited slavery? How can this picture the blessing of repentance and salvation for us today?
Then He brought the Israelites out with silver and gold, And among His tribes there was not one who stumbled. Egypt was glad when they departed, For the dread of them had fallen upon the Egyptians. He spread out a cloud as a covering, And fire to illumine by night. They asked, and He brought quail, And satisfied them with the bread of heaven. He opened the rock and water flowed out; It ran in the dry places like a river. For He remembered His holy word With His servant Abraham; And He led out His people with joy, His chosen ones with a joyful shout. He also gave them the lands of the nations, So that they might take possession of the fruit of the peoples’ labor, And that they might keep His statutes And comply with His laws; Praise the Lord! (Ps 105:37-45 NASB)
Are we like the patriarchs who died before the land was given, waiting patiently for a promise of a better country in eternity?
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. (Heb 11:13-16 NIV)
Are we patiently faithful, waiting for a heavenly land of promise in eternity? You decide!
Creation (Psalm 104)
Do so many incredibly precise details about the world around us point to a remarkably powerful and intelligent designer and creator of it all? Let’s look at Psalm 104.
Do we bless the Lord with our whole being? Is God’s grandeur beyond our ability to comprehend?
Let my whole being bless the Lord! Lord my God, how fantastic you are! You are clothed in glory and grandeur! You wear light like a robe; you open the skies like a curtain. You build your lofty house on the waters; you make the clouds your chariot, going around on the wings of the wind. You make the winds your messengers; you make fire and flame your ministers. (Ps 104:1-4 CEB)
Who designed and built the earth, the oceans, and the mountains?
You built foundations for the earth, and it will never be shaken. You covered the earth with the ocean that rose above the mountains. Then your voice thundered! And the water flowed down the mountains and through the valleys to the place you prepared. Now you have set boundaries, so that the water will never flood the earth again. (Ps 104:5-9 CEV)
Who designed and built the springs, beasts of the field and birds?
You make springs gush forth in the valleys; they flow between the hills; they give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches. From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work. (Ps 104:10-13 ESV)
Who designed and built the grass for livestock, crops for food, wine to make a man’s heart glad and bread for sustenance?
He causes grass to grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, producing food from the earth, wine that makes man’s heart glad—making his face shine with oil—and bread that sustains man’s heart. (Ps 104:14-15 HCSB)
Who designed perfect habitations for the cedar, birds, wild goats and hyrax?
The loftiest trees are satisfied, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted, the birds build their nests there, and the heron builds its nest among the evergreen. The high mountains are for wild goats; the cliffs are a refuge for the rock badger. (Ps 104:16-18 ISV)
Who appointed the lunar month, the seasons, day and night?
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. (Ps 104:19-23 KJV)
How many details of God’s creation can we possibly even fathom?
How numerous are Your works, O Yahweh! In wisdom You have made them all; The earth is full of Your possessions. This is the sea, great and broad, There the creeping things are without number, Creatures both small and great. There the ships move along, And Leviathan [a sea creature], which You have formed to play in it. (Ps 104:24-26 LSB)
Has God through a perfect creation provided food for all His creatures?
They all wait for You To give them their food in due season. You give to them, they gather it up; You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good. You hide Your face, they are terrified; You take away their breath, they perish And return to their dust. You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; And You renew the face of the ground. (Ps 104:27-30 NASB)
Do we rejoice in the glory of God seen in His creation, the incredible design?
May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works—he who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who touches the mountains, and they smoke. (Ps 104:31-32 NIV)
Do we sing to the Lord? Do we sing His praises? Do we think about God often?
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. May my meditation be sweet to Him; I will be glad in the Lord. May sinners be consumed from the earth, And the wicked be no more. Bless the Lord, O my soul! Praise the Lord! (Ps 104:33-35 NKJV)
Does Hebrews quote this Psalm in reference to the holy angels?
Regarding the angels, he says, “He sends his angels like the winds, his servants like flames of fire.” (Heb 1:7 NLT)
Do so many incredibly precise details about the world around us point to a remarkably powerful and intelligent designer and creator of it all? You decide!
Do we bless the Lord with our whole being? Is God’s grandeur beyond our ability to comprehend?
Let my whole being bless the Lord! Lord my God, how fantastic you are! You are clothed in glory and grandeur! You wear light like a robe; you open the skies like a curtain. You build your lofty house on the waters; you make the clouds your chariot, going around on the wings of the wind. You make the winds your messengers; you make fire and flame your ministers. (Ps 104:1-4 CEB)
Who designed and built the earth, the oceans, and the mountains?
You built foundations for the earth, and it will never be shaken. You covered the earth with the ocean that rose above the mountains. Then your voice thundered! And the water flowed down the mountains and through the valleys to the place you prepared. Now you have set boundaries, so that the water will never flood the earth again. (Ps 104:5-9 CEV)
Who designed and built the springs, beasts of the field and birds?
You make springs gush forth in the valleys; they flow between the hills; they give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches. From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work. (Ps 104:10-13 ESV)
Who designed and built the grass for livestock, crops for food, wine to make a man’s heart glad and bread for sustenance?
He causes grass to grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, producing food from the earth, wine that makes man’s heart glad—making his face shine with oil—and bread that sustains man’s heart. (Ps 104:14-15 HCSB)
Who designed perfect habitations for the cedar, birds, wild goats and hyrax?
The loftiest trees are satisfied, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted, the birds build their nests there, and the heron builds its nest among the evergreen. The high mountains are for wild goats; the cliffs are a refuge for the rock badger. (Ps 104:16-18 ISV)
Who appointed the lunar month, the seasons, day and night?
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. (Ps 104:19-23 KJV)
How many details of God’s creation can we possibly even fathom?
How numerous are Your works, O Yahweh! In wisdom You have made them all; The earth is full of Your possessions. This is the sea, great and broad, There the creeping things are without number, Creatures both small and great. There the ships move along, And Leviathan [a sea creature], which You have formed to play in it. (Ps 104:24-26 LSB)
Has God through a perfect creation provided food for all His creatures?
They all wait for You To give them their food in due season. You give to them, they gather it up; You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good. You hide Your face, they are terrified; You take away their breath, they perish And return to their dust. You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; And You renew the face of the ground. (Ps 104:27-30 NASB)
Do we rejoice in the glory of God seen in His creation, the incredible design?
May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works—he who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who touches the mountains, and they smoke. (Ps 104:31-32 NIV)
Do we sing to the Lord? Do we sing His praises? Do we think about God often?
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. May my meditation be sweet to Him; I will be glad in the Lord. May sinners be consumed from the earth, And the wicked be no more. Bless the Lord, O my soul! Praise the Lord! (Ps 104:33-35 NKJV)
Does Hebrews quote this Psalm in reference to the holy angels?
Regarding the angels, he says, “He sends his angels like the winds, his servants like flames of fire.” (Heb 1:7 NLT)
Do so many incredibly precise details about the world around us point to a remarkably powerful and intelligent designer and creator of it all? You decide!
Bless the Lord (Psalm 103)
Are we the kind of people that give a church a bad name, judgmental gossips, or are we filled with compassion and kindness towards those who love the Lord and fear him? Let’s look at Psalm 103.
A Psalm of David. (WEB)
Do we bless, congratulate, or kneel down to praise the Lord?
Bless Yahweh, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless Yahweh, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle. (Ps 103:1-5 LSB)
Whereas humanity frequently fails the oppressed, how does God judge these things?
The Lord performs righteous deeds And judgments for all who are oppressed. (Ps 103:6 NASB)
Are we judgmental gossips in our churches, or like God, compassionate and gracious, not rushing to accuse His very imperfect people?
He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. (Ps 103:7-12 NIV)
Rather than judgmentalism, do we show pity on those who fear God, remembering that we are all just dust?
As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. (Ps 103:13-14 NKJV)
Do we appreciate how short our lives are here on earth? Does the love of the Lord remain forever with those who fear him?
Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. The wind blows, and we are gone—as though we had never been here. But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! (Ps 103:15-18 NLT)
Do we praise God for His wonderful kingdom, for His word?
Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all. Praise Yahweh, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word. Praise Yahweh, all you armies of his, you servants of his, who do his pleasure. Praise Yahweh, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion. Praise Yahweh, my soul! (Ps 103:19-22 WEB)
Is salvation a result of our good works, or are good works something we were created to walk in?
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (Eph 2:8-10 ESV)
Are we the kind of people that give a church a bad name, judgmental gossips, or are we filled with compassion and kindness towards those who love the Lord and fear him? You decide!
A Psalm of David. (WEB)
Do we bless, congratulate, or kneel down to praise the Lord?
Bless Yahweh, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless Yahweh, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle. (Ps 103:1-5 LSB)
Whereas humanity frequently fails the oppressed, how does God judge these things?
The Lord performs righteous deeds And judgments for all who are oppressed. (Ps 103:6 NASB)
Are we judgmental gossips in our churches, or like God, compassionate and gracious, not rushing to accuse His very imperfect people?
He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. (Ps 103:7-12 NIV)
Rather than judgmentalism, do we show pity on those who fear God, remembering that we are all just dust?
As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. (Ps 103:13-14 NKJV)
Do we appreciate how short our lives are here on earth? Does the love of the Lord remain forever with those who fear him?
Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. The wind blows, and we are gone—as though we had never been here. But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! (Ps 103:15-18 NLT)
Do we praise God for His wonderful kingdom, for His word?
Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all. Praise Yahweh, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word. Praise Yahweh, all you armies of his, you servants of his, who do his pleasure. Praise Yahweh, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion. Praise Yahweh, my soul! (Ps 103:19-22 WEB)
Is salvation a result of our good works, or are good works something we were created to walk in?
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (Eph 2:8-10 ESV)
Are we the kind of people that give a church a bad name, judgmental gossips, or are we filled with compassion and kindness towards those who love the Lord and fear him? You decide!
Afflicted (Psalm 102)
As the afflictions of this temporary life burden us, are we encouraged by God’s plans for our eternity? Let’s begin in Psalm 102.
A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before Yahweh. (WEB)
Have we ever made an urgent prayer to God needing a quick answer?
Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. (Ps 102:1-2 NIV)
Are our lives like a puff of smoke? Have we ever felt so all alone like a solitary bird?
For my days are consumed like smoke, And my bones are burned like a hearth. My heart is stricken and withered like grass, So that I forget to eat my bread. Because of the sound of my groaning My bones cling to my skin. I am like a pelican of the wilderness; I am like an owl of the desert. I lie awake, And am like a sparrow alone on the housetop. (Ps 101:3-7 NKJV)
Do enemies lie, try to scam us, mock our faith, taunt us daily? Have we ever felt like God has abandoned us?
My enemies taunt me day after day. They mock and curse me. I eat ashes for food. My tears run down into my drink because of your anger and wrath. For you have picked me up and thrown me out. My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows. I am withering away like grass. (Ps 102:8-11 NLT)
How long will the Lord last? Does He take pity, have mercy upon Jerusalem, Zion?
But you, Yahweh, will remain forever; your renown endures to all generations. You will arise and have mercy on Zion, for it is time to have pity on her. Yes, the set time has come. For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and have pity on her dust. (Ps 102:12-14 WEB)
Will the nations eventually honor God’s name as God cares for the poor and needy?
The nations will honor the Lord’s name; all the earth’s rulers will honor your glory because the Lord will rebuild Zion; he will be seen there in his glory. God will turn to the prayer of the impoverished; he won’t despise their prayers. (Ps 102:15-17 CEB)
Does God have a plan to rescue those imprisoned and doomed to die in systems that tread on the poor and needy?
Future generations must also praise the Lord, so write this for them: “From his holy temple, the Lord looked down at the earth. He listened to the groans of prisoners, and he rescued everyone who was doomed to die.” (Ps 102:18-20 CEV)
Will all nations eventually gather to worship the Lord rather than idols, or human political systems, or other things of this world?
that they may declare in Zion the name of the Lord, and in Jerusalem his praise, when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the Lord. (Ps 102:21-22 ESV)
Even if God allows our lives to end early rather than at full years, do we trust his plans for all generations?
He has broken my strength in midcourse; He has shortened my days. I say: “My God, do not take me in the middle of my life! Your years continue through all generations. (Ps 102:23-24 HCSB)
Who designed and created the heavens and the earth and will outlive them all? Without God’s help, will we?
You established the earth long ago; the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; and they all will become worn out, like a garment. You will change them like clothing, and they will pass away. But you remain the same; your years never end. May the descendants of your servants live securely, and may their children be established in your presence.” (Ps 102:25-28 ISV)
Did the writer of Hebrews quote this Psalm in his letter? Will there be a new heavens and new earth?
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. (Heb 1:10-12 KJV)
As the afflictions of this temporary life burden us, are we encouraged by God’s plans for our eternity? You decide!
A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before Yahweh. (WEB)
Have we ever made an urgent prayer to God needing a quick answer?
Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. (Ps 102:1-2 NIV)
Are our lives like a puff of smoke? Have we ever felt so all alone like a solitary bird?
For my days are consumed like smoke, And my bones are burned like a hearth. My heart is stricken and withered like grass, So that I forget to eat my bread. Because of the sound of my groaning My bones cling to my skin. I am like a pelican of the wilderness; I am like an owl of the desert. I lie awake, And am like a sparrow alone on the housetop. (Ps 101:3-7 NKJV)
Do enemies lie, try to scam us, mock our faith, taunt us daily? Have we ever felt like God has abandoned us?
My enemies taunt me day after day. They mock and curse me. I eat ashes for food. My tears run down into my drink because of your anger and wrath. For you have picked me up and thrown me out. My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows. I am withering away like grass. (Ps 102:8-11 NLT)
How long will the Lord last? Does He take pity, have mercy upon Jerusalem, Zion?
But you, Yahweh, will remain forever; your renown endures to all generations. You will arise and have mercy on Zion, for it is time to have pity on her. Yes, the set time has come. For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and have pity on her dust. (Ps 102:12-14 WEB)
Will the nations eventually honor God’s name as God cares for the poor and needy?
The nations will honor the Lord’s name; all the earth’s rulers will honor your glory because the Lord will rebuild Zion; he will be seen there in his glory. God will turn to the prayer of the impoverished; he won’t despise their prayers. (Ps 102:15-17 CEB)
Does God have a plan to rescue those imprisoned and doomed to die in systems that tread on the poor and needy?
Future generations must also praise the Lord, so write this for them: “From his holy temple, the Lord looked down at the earth. He listened to the groans of prisoners, and he rescued everyone who was doomed to die.” (Ps 102:18-20 CEV)
Will all nations eventually gather to worship the Lord rather than idols, or human political systems, or other things of this world?
that they may declare in Zion the name of the Lord, and in Jerusalem his praise, when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the Lord. (Ps 102:21-22 ESV)
Even if God allows our lives to end early rather than at full years, do we trust his plans for all generations?
He has broken my strength in midcourse; He has shortened my days. I say: “My God, do not take me in the middle of my life! Your years continue through all generations. (Ps 102:23-24 HCSB)
Who designed and created the heavens and the earth and will outlive them all? Without God’s help, will we?
You established the earth long ago; the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; and they all will become worn out, like a garment. You will change them like clothing, and they will pass away. But you remain the same; your years never end. May the descendants of your servants live securely, and may their children be established in your presence.” (Ps 102:25-28 ISV)
Did the writer of Hebrews quote this Psalm in his letter? Will there be a new heavens and new earth?
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. (Heb 1:10-12 KJV)
As the afflictions of this temporary life burden us, are we encouraged by God’s plans for our eternity? You decide!
Honesty & Justice (Psalm 101)
How important is it to surround ourselves with faithful, honest people? Let’s look at Psalm 101.
A Psalm by David. (WEB)
Do we sing and celebrate God’s justice? Are we honest and fair?
I will sing to you, Lord! I will celebrate your kindness and your justice. Please help me learn to do the right thing, and I will be honest and fair in my own kingdom. (Ps 101:1-2 CEV)
How dedicated are we in seeking Godly values in life?
I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. A perverse heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil. (Ps 101:3-4 ESV)
Do we tolerate slander, gossip, haughtiness and arrogance or do we honor the humble?
I will destroy anyone who secretly slanders his neighbor; I cannot tolerate anyone with haughty eyes or an arrogant heart. (Ps 101:5 HCSB)
Do we surround ourselves with those who are faithful and honest?
My eyes are looking at the faithful of the land, so they may live with me; The one who lives a life of integrity will serve me. (Ps 101:6 ISV)
Do we make sure that deceitful liars do not have a place in our government or business?
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. (Ps 101:7 KJV)
Is it important to have a process of continuously weeding out evil workers from our government or business?
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, To cut off from the city of Yahweh all the workers of iniquity. (Ps 101:8 LSB)
Should the overseers of the church also be above reproach?
It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, skillful in teaching, not overindulging in wine, not a bully, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money. He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?), and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into condemnation incurred by the devil. And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil. (1 Tim 3:1-7 NASB)
How important is it to surround ourselves with faithful, honest people? You decide!
A Psalm by David. (WEB)
Do we sing and celebrate God’s justice? Are we honest and fair?
I will sing to you, Lord! I will celebrate your kindness and your justice. Please help me learn to do the right thing, and I will be honest and fair in my own kingdom. (Ps 101:1-2 CEV)
How dedicated are we in seeking Godly values in life?
I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. A perverse heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil. (Ps 101:3-4 ESV)
Do we tolerate slander, gossip, haughtiness and arrogance or do we honor the humble?
I will destroy anyone who secretly slanders his neighbor; I cannot tolerate anyone with haughty eyes or an arrogant heart. (Ps 101:5 HCSB)
Do we surround ourselves with those who are faithful and honest?
My eyes are looking at the faithful of the land, so they may live with me; The one who lives a life of integrity will serve me. (Ps 101:6 ISV)
Do we make sure that deceitful liars do not have a place in our government or business?
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. (Ps 101:7 KJV)
Is it important to have a process of continuously weeding out evil workers from our government or business?
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, To cut off from the city of Yahweh all the workers of iniquity. (Ps 101:8 LSB)
Should the overseers of the church also be above reproach?
It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, skillful in teaching, not overindulging in wine, not a bully, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money. He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?), and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into condemnation incurred by the devil. And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil. (1 Tim 3:1-7 NASB)
How important is it to surround ourselves with faithful, honest people? You decide!
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