Scripture Reading : Psalm 32
Theme : Blessed are the Forgiven
- The Blessings of Confession (1–7). The OT never teaches that salvation is by works. It is always by faith (Rom. 4:7-8). The truly blessed person is a person close to God, to be close to God, one must have his sins forgiven. To have one’s sins forgiven, it depends not on his righteous works, but on genuine faith in God’s lordship and His mercy to pardon sin. Such repentant heart must be genuine, not deceptive (v. 2). The blessings of forgiveness is wellness for both the body and soul (v. 3).
- The Sorrows of the Proud (8–11). The self-righteous and wicked person is full of sorrows. They don’t trust God for salvation, but trust in themselves. They are like animals of instinct, who can only be controlled by physical restrain. They cannot be controlled by God’s word. The righteous should learn not to be like them. They should trust and rejoice in God.
Praying the Scripture
Praise God for the complete, total forgiveness of our sins in Jesus. All our past, present and future sins are forgiven. This should not cause us to abuse our forgiveness, to dishonor God again. This should cause us to honor God even more because He is worthy. He sent His most beloved son to die for His unworthy enemies like you and me. Never trust in your goodness for salvation, always trust in Jesus alone. May you offer up daily sacrifice of praise to God for His greatness!
经文：诗篇32
主题：得赦免的人有福了
- 认罪的福气（1-7）。旧约从不教导救恩是凭人为的，乃靠信心（罗4:7-8）。真正有福的人是一位亲近神的，而若要亲近神，人的罪必须得赦。人的罪若要得赦，就不能靠自己的义，而是真实靠神做主，仰赖祂赦罪的怜悯。如此悔改的心必须是真诚的，不是诡诈的（2节）。得赦的福分就是身心灵的安康（3节）。
- 骄傲的忧愁（8-11）。自义及作恶的人满心忧愁。他们不依靠神的救恩，乃相信自己。他们如靠直觉的动物，只能凭肉体上的约束克制自己，不受神话语的控制。义人不当如此，乃要信靠神，因祂喜乐。
用经文祷告
要因耶稣彻底、完全赦免了我们的罪赞美神！我们凡以往、今日和未来的罪都被赦免了。这不当使我们滥用所得的饶恕，叫我们再次辱蔑神；这当使我们更加尊崇神，因为祂是配得的。祂差遣了自己最怜惜的爱子为像你我这等不配的敌人而死。万不得倚靠你自己的义得救，永远相信耶稣一人。愿你天天因神的伟大向神献上赞美的祭！
