Psalm 26

Psalm 26 David want to be judged by God – Psalm 26:1-3 Psalm 7:8 David has walked in his integrity David is not declaring his sinlessness Hebrew תֹּם refers to person’s integrity and sincerity Genesis 20:5 2 Samuel 15:11

Psalm 26 “Innocent of willful wrongdoing” How? David had unwavering trust in the Lord Like Paul – 2 Corinthians 1:12 He walks righteously & is honest with himself – Psalm 15:2 He asks God to examine his motives

Psalm 26 David avoids the company of evil men – Psalm 26:4,5 Blessings come to the man who is not a companion of the wicked – Psalm 1:1-6 The companion of fools suffer harm – Proverbs 13:20 Evil companions corrupt – 1 Corinthians 15:33 It is who we keep separate from those living in sin- 1 Corinthians 5:9-11

Psalm 26 David worships in innocence – Psalm 26:6-8 Priests required to wash before serving- Exodus 30:19,20 It symbolizes removing of sin – Isaiah 1:16-18 We lift up holy hands in worship – 1 Timothy 2:8 Sing praises to our God – Psalm 84:1,2

A plea not to be lumped in with sinners – Psalm 26:9,10 There should always be a distinction between the righteous and the evil – Malachi 3:18 God punishes the wicked, but the plea is that those who live righteously not be included in that destruction – Psalm 28:3-5

Psalm 26 But I will walk in my integrity – Psalm 26:11,12 David knew he needed redemption – He wasn’t perfect – He needed God’s grace That is why Jesus came – Titus 2:11-14 And because of this David stood firm – Proverbs 10:9 For this God is to be praised – Psalm 111:1