PSALM 101
3 Outlines
Psalm 101
RESOLVED!
RESOLVED TO PRAISE – Vs. 1
RESOLVED TO PRACTICE – Vs. 2
RESOLVED TO PURIFY – Vss. 3-5, 7-8
RESOLVED TO PARTNER – Vs. 6
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Psalm 101
PRACTICAL HOLINESS
We are called upon to live holy lives. 1 Peter 1:15-16
This Psalm shows some practical ways to practice holiness.
MY SONG - Vs. 1
My song of praise is to be directed to the Lord and will include mention of His mercy and judgment.
MY STEPS - Vs. 2
I am to walk with a perfect heart. My house is a private place. If I can walk before God with a perfect heart in private, I can also walk before God with a perfect heart in public.
MY SIGHT - Vss. 3, 6
My eyes are to turn away from the sight of wickedness (Place this verse on top of your television and see if your viewing habits change!) Vs. 3
My eyes are also to be centered on the righteous. They are to be my friends. They will not lead me astray.
MY SEPARATION - Vss. 4,5,7,8
Separated from wicked people - Vs. 4, 8
Separated from slanderers and the proud - Vs. 5
Separated from the deceitful - Vs. 6
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Psalm 101
BIBLICAL SEPARATION
2 Corinthians 6:17 - Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
Separation is a popular theme among fundamentalists and evangelicals. But just what is Biblical Separation? I thing we find the answer in Psalm 101.
BIBLICAL SEPARATION REQUIRES DEVOTION - Vs. 1
Our devotion is to be to God. A person can not be truly devoted to God unless he or she has trusted Christ as Savior (John 14:6).
BIBLICAL SEPARATION REQUIRES DECISION - Vs. 2-3
We must decide to behave wisely.
We must decide to walk with a perfect heart.
We must discern what wicked things to avoid.
BIBLICAL SEPARATION REQUIRES DISCERNMENT - Vss. 4-8
We must determine what people with whom we can have fellowship based on whether the person be wicked or righteous.