Psalm 4:1-8 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? But know that the L ORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The L ORD will hear when I call to Him. Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still…

Psalm 4:1-8 …Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the L ORD. There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” L ORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O L ORD, make me dwell in safety.

I. “How Long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood” (2b). A. Paul’s redistribution of values (Philippians 3:4-8). B. The Christians’ change of values (Romans 6:19-22). Five Statements in Psalm Four

II. “The L ORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly” (3). A. Duty of reverence (Titus 2:11-12). B. The hope of the reverent (Titus 2:13-14; Psalm 111:9). Five Statements in Psalm Four

III. “Be angry and do not sin. Meditate within your heart and be still” (4; Ephesians 4:26). A. Slow to wrath (James 1:19-20). B. Sin comes from within (Mark 7:20-23). Five Statements in Psalm Four

IV. “Offer the sacrifices of righteousness” (5). A. Rich young ruler (Matthew 19:1-22). B. Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 4:36-5:5). Five Statements in Psalm Four

V. “For You alone, O L ORD, make me dwell in safety” (8). A. God questions Job (Job 28:1-11). B. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 6:26-30). Five Statements in Psalm Four