Sermon Outline:

A Closer Look at a Genuine Believer (Psalm 119:161–168, ESV)

• His Heart (Psalm 119:161–163)

¹⁶¹ Princes persecute me without cause,
but my heart stands in awe of your words.
¹⁶² I rejoice at your word
like one who finds great spoil.
¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love your law.

• His Life (Psalm 119:164–166)

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous rules.
¹⁶⁵ Great peace have those who love your law;
nothing can make them stumble.
¹⁶⁶ I hope for your salvation, O LORD,
and I do your commandments.

• His Motivation (Psalm 119:167–168)

¹⁶⁷ My soul keeps your testimonies;
I love them exceedingly.
¹⁶⁸ I keep your precepts and testimonies,
for all my ways are before you.