2. Ultimate Security
(Psalm 16)

3. Psalm 16:1
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

4. Psalm 16:1
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

5. Isaiah 41:10,13
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand… For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."

6. Isaiah 46:4
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand… For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."

7. Characteristics… Confess His Lordship Over Them
Recognize He is Their Only Hope
Look To Him Daily

8. Psalm 16:2
I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you."

9. Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

10. Psalm 16:2
I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you."

11. James 1:7
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

12. Psalm 14:2-3
The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one

13. Romans 3:12
All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one."

14. Psalm 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me;…

15. consequences… Delight In God’s People Contentment With His Provision
Appetite For His Counsel
Confidence In His Protection
Joy In The Present
Hope For The Future

16. Psalm 16:3-4
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips.

17. 1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers.

18. Psalm 16:5-6
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance

19. 1 timothy 6:6-9
But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

20. Hebrews 13:5
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

21. Psalm 16:7
I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me

22. Psalm 16:7
I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me

23. Psalm 16:8
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

24. Exodus 14:13-14
And Moses said to the people, "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent."

25. Psalm 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices

26. Psalm 16:9b-11
my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore