PSALM 32

1. THE JOY OF THE JUSSTIFIED 1,2

1. There are 4 evils which people commit.

1. Transgression – passing over a boundary, doing what is prohibited. 2 Jn. 9
2. Sin – missing of a mark, not doing Ja. 4:17
3. Iniquity – what is turned out of its proper course or situation; anything morally distorted or perverted, contrary to justice.
4. Guile – fraud, deceit, lying, etc.

1. There are 4 ways that God forgives them.

1. Transgression must be forgiven, borne away, i.e. a sacrifice.
2. Sin must be covered – hidden from view. Because it is odious and abominable.
3. Iniquity must not be reckoned to his account. 1Tim. 3:2a
4. Guile must be annihilated from the soul. Rev. 21:8

1. When these happen the result is happiness.

1. It is vain to search for happiness. Mt. 6:33
2. It comes with justification by faith. Ro. 4:6-8

1. HOW CAN WE GAIN THIS JOY? 3-7

1. Not by keeping silent. Vs.3-4

1. Kept silent – he did not at first confess his sin or ask pardon.
2. Bones waxed old – he was being torn apart by his conscience.

1. Finally he repented and confessed. V.5

1. The Great Barrier Reef of salvation.

2. Yet it is absolutely essential. 1Jn. 1:8-10

2. The result – forgiveness. Vs. 6-7

1. and Thou didst forgive – selah = this is all true.
2. Therefore – because God is merciful and forgiving.
3. Let everyone…pray to Thee…mayest be found –
4. In a flood of great waters – even when troubles come like a flood
5. They shall not reach him – Mt. 7: 24,25
6. Thou art my hiding place – Ps. 9:9
7. with songs of deliverance – I will know I am safe. 1Jn. 5:13

1. HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN THIS JOY? 8-10

1. I will instruct… - the Lord’s words.

1. Now that you know my mercy. Ps.119:11
2. My eye – I will continually watch for your good Ro. 8:28

1. Do not be as…the mule – be teachable

2. Give reasonable service. Ro. 12:1 Must be willing service.

2. Why? Vs. 10 Negative – positive.