1. PEACE AND SUCCESS GOD’S WAY Psalm 37

2. Psalm 37:1 We live in a sinful world How do we react to the bad news? “Do not fret because of evildoers” Don’t worry, be agitated, or complain about the way the world is “Do not be envious of workers of iniquity” Do not covet what they have Do not share their value system

3. Psalm 37:3-8 The cure for fretfulness What do you really want? v.4 The possibilities are unlimited! Ephesians 3:20, 1 Kings 3:5, Romans 8:31-32 Observe the conditions of receiving this promise! v.3-4 1.“Trust in the Lord” do not fret; do not worry Matthew 6:25-34; put your faith in God and His wisdom and power Philippians 2:14, 4:6-7

4. Psalm 37:3-8 2. “Do good” be active, be submissive to God’s way v.27, Ephesians 2:10 3.“Delight yourself in the Lord” Matthew 22:37-38; this cannot be faked; do we really mean it when we pray “Your will be done?” Do we hunger and thirst for righteousness? Matthew 5:6 Do we really put God first? Matthew 6:33

5. Psalm 37:3-8 4.“Commit your way to the Lord” a specific expression of the trust commanded in v.3,23 James 4:13-17 Harmonize our plans to God’s will Matthew 6:10 5.“Rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him” “In the Lord” is the key Galatians 3:26-29 Patient waiting is not passive but active (keep doing good) This is how we “feed on His faithfulness” v.3

6. Psalm 37:3-8 God will bless us in His time based on His wisdom Abraham and Sarah a good example of not waiting Genesis 16 Every temptation is a shortcut Matthew 4:1-11 6.“Cease from anger; forsake wrath” You would think the righteous have a right to be angry Fretful anger does no good It does cause harm emotionally, spiritually

7. Psalm 37 Prosperity v.11 Peace v.11, 37 Perspective v.16 Permanence v.18 Purpose v.23, 30-31 Protection v.24-25, 33 Perseverance v.28 All spiritual blessings are in Christ Eph. 1:3