GOD Of My Righteousness
Psalm 4:1-8
1. The Psalmist pleads with God for help remembering past helps (v. 1).
2. The Psalmist confronts the “sons of men” concerning their unrighteous behaviors (vv. 2-5).
3. The Psalmist finds rest and peace in the safety of the LORD (vv. 6-8).
I. SPEAKING FIRST WITH GOD; THEN WITH MEN (v. 1)
“He who dares to face his Maker will not tremble before the sons of men.” C. H. Spurgeon from Treasury of David Psalm 4:1
II. THE CONFRONTATION OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE UNRIGHTEOUSNESS (vv. 2-5)
The unrighteous see little benefit to righteousness; and love vanity and “leasing” which is lying, empty fancies, vain conceits, wicked fabrications.
The unrighteous watch for the fall of the righteous.
Stop along the way and take pause, reflect on righteousness, and the GOD of righteousness.
“The godly are the chosen of God, and are, by distinguishing grace, set apart and separated from among men.” ditto
The cry for men to search their hearts, and believe in the righteous God; and the righteousness of His Son our Savior; the sacrifice of Calvary.
III. THE DWELLING PLACE OF REST AND SAFETY (vv. 6-8)
There are many who would see; rather than believe (Matthew 27:39-44).
Jesus said, “Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed (John 20:29b).
There is gladness and joy in the LORD; more than just when the crops come in.
With the LORD of our righteousness there is peace, safety and sleep (Ps. 127:1-2).
Summary –
i. When the sons of God are in the righteousness of God, then we can and will stand before the sons of men.
ii. There will be confrontation between righteousness and unrighteousness; between the sons of God and the sons of men.
iii. There is peace, safety and rest for the righteous through the Lord our righteousness.
-T.A.
Preached at Carr Lane Baptist Church 08/07/11 a.m. worship.