October 29, 2007

Text: Psalm 141


THE DEEDS OF THE WICKED

1. They practise evil/wicked deeds    Psalm 141:4

2. They lay snares    Psalm 141:9-10

3.They murder wantonly    Psalm 141:7

PRAYING AGAINST THE WICKED

1. Praying against their deeds    Psalm 141:5f

2. Praying for justice

a) Death penalty to the wicked    Psalm 141:6a

b) That they have laid their snares in vain    Psalm 141:9

c) That they may fall into their own traps    Psalm 141:10

GUARDING SELF

1. Guarding of the mouth    Psalm 141:3

2. Guarding of the heart    Psalm 141:4

3. Guarding of the stomach    Psalm 141:4d

DETERMINED TO LEARN ALL NECESSARY LESSONS

1. Not afraid of being struck by wise righteous men    Psalm 141:5a

2. Not afraid of being rebuked if it prevents wickedness    Psalm 141:5c

FOCUSED ON THE LORD

1. Focused on praying to the Lord    Psalm 141:1-2

2. Focused on God as the Refuge    Psalm 141:8

3. Focused on trusting God to deliver    Psalm 141:10