Psalms - Instructions for Happiness
The Psalms are given as instruction. Originally, many of the Psalms were written as words of personal praise and prayer. However, when canonized, they become God’s instruction to us concerning prayer and praise. Just what are the Psalms instructing? Instruction in happiness is a focal point. Happiness as the well being & joy that results from life, endurance, and fruitfulness in the Lord (Ps. 1). The Psalms are instruction in happiness.
God reveals himself through creation to everyone, but we suppress it.
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“Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin
“General Revelation” by G.C. Berkouwer
“An Introduction to Systematic Theology” by Cornelius Van Til
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“The Revelation of God” by K. Scott Oliphint
“Natural Revelation” by K. Scott Oliphint
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Psalm 38 provides us an outline for true repentance.
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Wisdom for Contentment from Psalm 23
Resources:
The Secret of Contentment (blog post) – William Barclay
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How do we interact with God when all is well and ordered in our world?
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Putting God’s instruction into practice in major areas of life.
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