Psalm 41

Psalm 41

Only the most desperate melancholics do not want to be happy.

I. The blessedness of the godly (verses 1-4)

(1) True happiness and predestination (Psalm 65.4)
(2) True happiness & redemptive restoration (Psalm 32.1-2)
(3)True happiness & the sanctified life (verse 1).

A. The life of those blessed is characterized by compassion.

B. Those showing consideration can expect preservation. (vv. 2-3).

C. Those who thus blessed confess their sins (verse 4).

II. The betrayal of the godly (verses 5-9)

A. David's betrayal. (verses 5-8)(verse 9a)(2 Samuel 15.31,17.23).

B. Christ's betrayal (Acts 2.23-24)(Psalm 16.8-11)(Acts 2.25-31)

III. The beautification of the godly (verses 10-13)

A. Triumph over enemies such as the world, the flesh and the Devil. (verses 10-11).

B. Sustaining right through trials, persecutions and even death to be in the light of God's countenance forever. (verse 12).

Conclusion

Our salvation from beginning to end is all of God.

Therefore verse 13.