Psalms 112:1-10

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments.

Genuine piety

I. Its characteristics. A truly good man--

1. Feareth the Lord.

2. Delights greatly in His commandments.

3. Is upright.

4. Is merciful. What a noble character! Heaven multiply such.

II. Its advantages. He is blessed--

1. In his posterity.

2. In his possessions.

3. In his influence.

4. In his calamities.

5. In his steadfastness.

6. In his memory.

7. With fearlessness of soul.

8. With exaltation.

9. To the confusion of the wicked. (Homilist.)