The Just vs The Wicked – Part 1

‘Blessing are upon the head of the just.’ What is remembered about a righteous man is a blessing. Six examples of good remembrance: Elisha (2Kin. 13:21); Jehoiada (2Chr. 24:15-16); the woman who anointed Jesus (Mark 14:9); Mary, mother of Jesus (Luke 1:28, 48); Dorcas (Acts 9:36-39; cp. Pro. 22:1) and Antipas (Rev. 2:13).

Two blessings for godliness (Ps. 18:24): God has rewarded me for my righteousness. He has recompensed me for my clean living in His sight.

Two blessings for all believers (Matt. 13:15): Conversion, a change of direction, a new walk with God (Ps. 19:7; 51:13; Matt. 18:3; Luke 22:32; Acts 3:19; Jas. 5:19-20). Physical healing, a change of health, a new health in God (Ps. 91:1-16; 103:3; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53:1-12; Rom. 8:11; 1Pet. 2:24; 3Jn. 1:2; Jas. 5:14-16; Mark 16:17-18; John 14:12-15; 15:7, 16).

Seven equal blessings for Christians: All are children of God (Gal. 3:26). All are baptized into Christ (Gal. 3:27). All have put on Christ. All are equal and one in Christ (Gal. 3:28). All belong to Christ (Gal. 3:29; 5:24). All are Abraham’s spiritual seed (Gal. 3:29). All are heirs by promise.

Three blessings for the righteous 1Pet. 3:12): God’s eyes are over them. God hears their prayers. God defeats their enemies.

To be continued…

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