1. The Character of a Godly Man
Psalm 112

2. Complimentary Psalms
Psalm 111 “Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.  Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.  Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.  He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.  He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.  He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.  The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;  they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.  He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
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4. The Character of a Godly Man
Reverent
Continues the thought of 111:10
Obedient
Psalm 119:70, 77, 92, 174 “your law is my delight”
Romans 7:22 “For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being”
Like God
Gracious (4)

5. The Character of a Godly Man
Merciful (4)
Exodus 34:6-7 “God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin…”
2 John 3 “Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love.”

6. The Character of a Godly Man
Righteous (4, 111:3)
Doing what is right
Generous (5, 9)
Psalm 112:5 “It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.”
Trusting
With bad news (7)
In the midst of enemies (8)

7. The Blessings of a Godly Man
Prosperity
“yet it has been found true that uprightness is the road to success, and all other things being equal the honest person is the rising person” (Spurgeon)

9. The Blessings of a Godly Man
Posterity
Personal (9)
Family (2)
We live in a different culture
Can it still happen today?
Can it extend beyond physical descent?

10. The Contrast of an Ungodly Man
Praise
Hallelujah
The Attitude of an Ungodly Man