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THE BLESSEDNESS OF FORGIVENESS By: Larry Owens PSALM 32 Only divine forgiveness can give true joy. THE JOY OF THE JUSSTIFIED 1,2 There are 4 evils which people commit. Transgression - passing over a boundary, doing what is prohibited. 2 Jn. 9 Sin - missing of a mark, not doing Ja. 4:17 Iniquity - what is turned out of its proper course or situation; anything morally distorted or perverted, contrary to justice. Guile - fraud, deceit, lying, etc. There are 4 ways that God forgives them. Transgression must be forgiven, borne away, i.e. a sacrifice. Sin must be covered - hidden from view. Because it is odious and abominable. Iniquity must not be reckoned to his account. 1Tim. 3:2a Guile must be annihilated from the soul. Rev. 21:8 When these happen the result is happiness. It is vain to search for happiness. Mt. 6:33 It comes with justification by faith. Ro. 4:6-8 HOW CAN WE GAIN THIS JOY? 3-7 Not by keeping silent. Vs.3-4 Kept silent - he did not at first confess his sin or ask pardon. Bones waxed old - he was being torn apart by his conscience. Finally he repented and confessed. V.5 1. The Great Barrier Reef of salvation. 2. Yet it is absolutely essential. 1Jn. 1:8-10 The result - forgiveness. Vs. 6-7 and Thou didst forgive - selah = this is all true. Therefore - because God is merciful and forgiving. Let everyone…pray to Thee…mayest be found - In a flood of great waters - even when troubles come like a flood They shall not reach him - Mt. 7: 24,25 Thou art my hiding place - Ps. 9:9 with songs of deliverance - I will know I am safe. 1Jn. 5:13 HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN THIS JOY? 8-10 I will instruct… - the Lord’s words. Now that you know my mercy. Ps.119:11 My eye - I will continually watch for your good Ro. 8:28 Do not be as…the mule - be teachable 2. Give reasonable service. Ro. 12:1 Must be willing service. Why? Vs. 10 Negative - positive. Rejoice! Only forgiveness can quiet the guilty conscience.

-- ZAROVE (ZAROFF3@JUNO.COM), November 18, 2004.