Galatians 6:1-2; Psalm 51
Any addicted or dysfunctional
individual may need an INTERVENTION to face their problem. This Psalm
shows the healthy response to an intervention. David had heard the words of the
prophet Nathan, "Thou art the man!"
and judged himself guilty of adultery and murder. How did he respond
and begin his recovery?
That which has been mended
always leaves a mark.
The prospect of restoration
after a fall is greatly enhanced by the proper responses to God and man.
Addiction is bondage that
requires help to get free.
What was involved in David's "Recovery Program"?
I. A Plea for Forgiveness
v.1-2
A. Three words used for sin demonstrate (What I Am):
1. Transgression – open rebellion against God
2. Iniquity – a twisted state of heart
because of sin
3. Sin – missing the mark of God's purpose
for our lives
B. Three words used for forgiveness demonstrate complete cleansing.
1. Blot out – erase the record - forget
what I did
2. Wash – – hard and deep accountability
3. Cleanse – Holy, inner cleansing
II. An Honest Confession
v.3-6 (What
I Must Do)
III. A Holy Cleansing
v.7-12 (What God Does)
A. Rejoicing in Heart and Removal of Guilt - v.8
B. Remission of Sin - v.9
C. Re-creation of desires - v.10
D. Renewal of Relationship - v.11
E. Restoration of Joy - v.12
IV. A Sacred Vow
- v.13-15 (What
I Will Do)
"Use me" is the
natural response of the delivered.
V. God's Requirements
- v.16-17 (What
I Learn)
To be right with God, I must:
To be right with God, I must:
A. Recognize I am guilty - v.16-17a
B. Humble myself before God - v.17b
