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Psalm 101:6a "My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land..."

Day 82 – Psalm 101

“My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land…” Psalm 101:6a

TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUBJECTS

David could not determine what kind of subjects he would find in his kingdom. Through experience he would discover two types of subjects.

“Whoever secretly slanders his neighbour,
Him I will destroy;
The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart,
Him I will not endure.
My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land,
That they may dwell with me;
He who walks in a perfect way,
He shall serve me.”
Psalm 101:5-6

1. Serving the crown

a) David needed people to serve the kingdom.
b) He would need help in many areas, for example:
i) Judiciary
ii) Military
iii) Finance

2. What David determined he would not tolerate

a) The slanderer
b) The proud
c) David would not endure their presence.
d) He determined to actively battle these people for they were like enemies from within.

3. What David determined he would endorse

a) Those who are faithful.
b) Those who walk with a perfect heart (Blamelessness).
c) These will receive his attention and favour.
d) They will dwell with him.
e) They will serve together with him.