Digging Deep No. 3 Topic: The Saints Text: Psalms 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION: what single name describes the man who satisfies the conditions of Psalms 1:1? What is the meaning of THE in “the man”? We are told in the last study that the scornful talks too much, is it his fault in view of James 3:8? What can a man do to tame his tongue? These and other questions will start to engage our attention as from today. The man who satisfies the conditions of Psalms 1:1 is godly, not a sinner, not scornful i.e. not proud, has love and has mastered his tongue. He can be called holy, righteous or SAINT. God uses “THE” instead of “A” or ANY in “the man” just to bring home to us the fact that God differentiates between man and man. – Proverbs 16:5. Despite James 3:8 one who talks too much will bear the burden of his foolishness, Matthew 12;36, Prov. 18:7. Therefore, watch your tongue, Proverbs 17:27-28, but how can a man tame his tongue? By praying in tongues frequently. That means surrendering the tongue to the spirit. 1. According to Psalms 1:2, what benefits does a saint get? a) He enjoys studying the word (or law) of God – II Tim. 2:15. b) He enjoys applying them in his life – James 1:22-25 c) Therefore his life is directed by the laws of God – Joshua 1:7-8 d) Therefore he meditates on these laws day and night so that he could understand them more and make them his model or standard of perfection. 2. Why does he do these things? What benefits does he get as a result? a) He does not wish to offends God – Psalms 119:11 b) He wishes to gain knowledge of God, wisdom and understanding – Eph. 3:4, Rev. 1:3, Prov. 9:9-10 c) He feeds on the word of God in order to grow spiritually – I Peter 2:1-3, Rom. 10:17 d) So that false prophets and teachers will not be able to lead him astray – II Pet 2:1-3. 3. How can I become a Saint? By becoming nothing. A saint – nothing: Christ Gal. 2:20, Ps. 116:15, Gal. 6:14. CONCLUSION:A saint is a blessed person indeed, but to become a saint involves a total surrender to Jesus Christ, Phil. 3:7-11. Do you want to be a saint? Then, tell Jesus about it now.
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