[Slide 1]
Give Thanks to the Lord
Psalm 7

[Slide 2]
David prays confidently for salvation from his enemy
Psalm 7:1-2

[Slide 3]
David relied on the righteousness of the Lord to judge the situation justly
Psalm 7:3-10

[Slide 4]
David earnestly asks God to arise and assign judgment, confident that His righteousness would prevail
Psalm 7:6-9; Nahum 1:1-3; Job 4:9; Eccl. 3:17;

[Slide 5]
David submits to the Lord as the Righteous Judge and finds salvation from his enemies
Psalm 7:10

[Slide 6]
The Lord will judge the wicked and thwart their plans
Psalm 7:11-16

[Slide 7]
The Lord will pronounce final judgment on the unrighteous
Psalm 7:11-13; Psalm 145:17; Col 3:6; Rom 2:5

[Slide 8]
The Lord’s mercy is active in the natural consequences of sin
Psalm 7:14-16

[Slide 9]
Where is the Lord’s mercy in the growth of sin
Psalm 7:14; James 1:14-15

[Slide 10]
The Lord’s mercy makes clear that sin comes from within each man and you cannot be a trusted source of protection from its fatal results.

[Slide 11]
Where is the Lord’s mercy in the futility of sin?
Psalm 7:15; Prov 28:10

[Slide 12]
The Lord’s mercy makes clear sin’s pitfalls; sin’s destructive potential is evident and you should walk away from it, not towards it.

[Slide 13]
Where is the Lord’s mercy in the devastation from sin?
Psalm 7:16; Prov 5:22

[Slide 14]
The Lord is merciful when he permits sometimes violent and complete devastation from sin while on earth; although harsh it is temporary compared to the eternal judgment awaiting the unrepentant person.

[Slide 15]
Mercy is only mercy if there is justice
Psalm 103:11; 1 Peter 2:24; Rom. 10:8-9; 1 Thess. 5:9; Ezekiel 33:11

[Slide 16]
Those who find their righteousness in God will give Thanks and Praise His name
Psalm 7:17; Gal. 2:20
2 Cor. 5:21; Rev. 7:9-12