The Blessing of Forgiveness

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The Blessing of Forgiveness Psalms 32:1-11

Peace and Joy of Forgiveness Quoted by Paul (Romans 4:7, 8) Have you thought about the joy of forgiveness?

Setting For This Psalm After David’s sin with Bathsheba Lust Adultery Lying Murder How blessed was the relief he felt!

Blessedness (vv. 1, 2) Efforts to cover sin Done to relieve guilt Really an attempt to “cover up” sin

Blessedness (vv. 1, 2) Examples Adam hid (Genesis 3:8) Achan buried the spoils (Joshua 7:21) Saul blamed the people (1 Samuel 15:24) David tried to cover up his sin (2 Samuel 11, 12)

Blessedness (vv. 1, 2) Futile to try to “cover up” sin Cannot prosper (Proverbs 28:13) Open to God (Hebrews 4:12, 13) Only God can “cover” sin (Psalms 85:2)

Relief (vv. 3, 4) Sin causes suffering Men try to deny it (Proverbs 13:15) Knows better (1 Timothy 4:2)

Relief (vv. 3, 4) Physical and psychological suffering Now recognized by science God’s description (Psalm 38)

Relief (vv. 3, 4) Result of sin Fear of discovery of premarital and extramarital sex Paranoia (Proverbs 28:1) Effects of alcohol and drug abuse

Remedy (vv. 5-7) Confession of sin “Confession is good for the soul” Necessary for forgiveness (James 5:16; 1 John 1:9)

Remedy (vv. 5-7) Prayer for forgiveness “While God may be found” (2 Corinthians 6:2) He is always there (2 Timothy 2:11-13)

Remedy (vv. 5-7) Preservation by God Draw near with confidence (Hebrews 4:14-16; 6:18; 13:5, 6) He will draw near to us (James 4:8) He is our keeper (Palms 121:1-8)

Instruction (vv. 8-11) In the right way Not dependent on the circumstances Absolute (Proverbs 14:12; Jeremiah 10:23)

Instruction (vv. 8-11) Understandable Paul said so (Ephesians 3:3-5) Not like the animals Ability to reason

Instruction (vv. 8-11) Tell others of God’s mercy A life of sin is a life of sorrow (Proverbs 13:15) Concern for others

Instruction (vv. 8-11) Be glad in the Lord Communion with God is possible after forgiveness (Psalms 24:1-6) Need to abide with God (Psalms 15:1-5)

Conclusion Do we appreciate this great blessing? Are you forgiven?