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You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Hymns Invitation Red Songbook - Supplemental

Psalm 41 Remember the Poor This psalm is difficutl because it is not entirely clear why David kept silent, why that was the work of God (vs. 9) and what sin was present. We will proceed with the assumption from vs. 2 that David was silent when he should have spoken, and this caused Gods wrath Psalm 41

David’s Story Verse 5-9 David’s enemies included former friends Ahithophel? Verses 10-13 David’s one true friend will not relent

Remember the Poor If you consider the poor: God will deliver you God will preserve you God will bless you God will sustain you

Remember the Poor The struggle for Christians…. Affluent societies look down on poverty “It’s their own fault” “They should work harder” Sometimes we look down on the poor

Remember the Poor Christianity is a religion for the poor Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? James 2:5

Remember the Poor Christianity is a religion for the poor Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God” Luke 6:20

Remember the Poor Christianity is a religion for the poor The rich barely can enter Then Jesus said to His disciples, "Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 19:23

Remember the Poor Christianity is a religion for the poor The rich barely can enter Christians MUST be mindful of the poor There are two minds to have

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be heard. Proverbs 21:13

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses. Proverbs 28:27

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. Proverbs 29:7

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention For the needy shall not always be forgotten; The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever. Psalm 9:18

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention Have I not wept for him who was in trouble? Has not my soul grieved for the poor? Job 30:25

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me” Matthew 19:21

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts? James 2:6

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention 2) Sin can lead to poverty Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, Proverbs 13:18

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention 2) Sin can lead to poverty But idle chatter leads only to poverty Proverbs 14:23

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention 2) Sin can lead to poverty Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty Proverbs 20:13

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention 2) Sin can lead to poverty For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags Proverbs 23:21

Remember the Poor The duel nature of poverty in Scripture 1) Those in great need of our attention 2) Sin can lead to poverty -We are not to aid those in this condition If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Remember the Poor Difficult to always discern who is who The circumstantial poor we aid The consequential poor we do not The need is not the determination We can perceive if we determine to do it

David’s Conclusion David’s conclusion 1) If our enemy does not overcome… 2) Then God is pleased with us Our enemy 1) Satan – 1 Peter 5:8 2) The World – James 4:4

David’s Conclusion For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. 1 John 5:4

What Must I Do To Be Saved Hear……………………………..……….…..….Romans 10:17 Believe……………..………………………….……Mark 16:16 Confess………………..…………………..…..…Romans 10:9 Repent..…………………..…………………………...Acts 2:38 Being Baptized………………………..…….....1 Peter 3:21 Stay Faithful..….....……………..………..Revelation 2:11