What are the attributes of the SAINTS and what does he benefits? (Digging Deep)

Ministering: Pastor Joshua Olaleye

Tues 10th March, 2015

TOPIC: THE SAINTS

TEXT: PSALM 1:1-2

1. ACCORDING TO PSALMS 1:2, WHAT ARE THE ATRRIBUTES OF A SAINT?

a. He enjoys studying the word (or law) of God. 2Tim. 2:15

b. He enjoys applying them in his life. James1:22-25

c. Therefore his life is directed by the laws of God. Joshua 1:7-8

d. Therefore he meditates on these laws day and night that could understand them more and make them his model or standard of perfection.

2. WHY DOES HE DO THESE THINGS? WHAT BENEFITS DOES HE GET AS A RESULT?

a. He does not wish to offend God. Psalm 119:11

b. He wishes to gain knowledge of God, wisdom and understanding. Eph.3:4; Rev.1:3; Prov.9:9-10

c. So that false prophets and teachers will not be able to lead him astray. Ps.116:15; Gal. 6:14

3. HOW CAN I BECOME A SAINT? BY BECOMING NOTHING. Gal 2:20; Ps.116:15; Gal.6:14

CONCLUSION

A saint is a blessed person indeed, but to become a saint involves a total surrender to Jesus Christ. Phillipians 3:7-11. do you want to be a saint? Then, tell Jesus about it now.