It’s Good to Be Near God

Two Perspectives in Living

• When He Sees the Wicked

          “Prosperity” – “shalom” = to be at peace, secure, happy, and to prosper

• He envies them – v. 4-12  
• He regrets the way he lives – v. 13-14
• He handles his struggles wisely – v. 15

But he shifts his vision and gains a new perspective.

• When He Sees God

• He understands their destiny – v. 17-20
• He understands his foolishness – v. 21-22
• He understands God’s faithfulness

He sees God’s faithfulness in ways:

      1. God grasps him – v. 23

      2. God guides him – v. 24

      3. God will take him to glory – v. 24

      4. God is good to him – v. 25-26

Trust in God’s goodness

Tell others of God’s goodness