Message Notes

THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE GRAVITY OF SIN

1. The sins of our youth

“Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions…”   Psalm 25:7

2. The greatness of sin

“Pardon iniquity, for it is great.”   Psalm 25:11

3. The effects of sin

“For I am desolate and afflicted, the troubles of my heart has enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. Look on my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins.”   Psalm 25:16-18

a. Desolate

b. Afflicted

c. Increased troubles of the heart

d. Distresses

e. Pain

THE CONFESSION OF SIN

1. Conviction of sin

“The sins of my youth, nor my transgressions”   Psalm 25:7

“Pardon my iniquity for it is great.”   Psalm 25:11

2. Pleading the mercy of God

Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindness, for they are of old.”   Psalm 25:6
3. Seeking the Lord’s pardon

“Pardon my iniquity, for it is great.”   Psalm 25:11

“Look on my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins.”   Psalm 25:16-18

THE COMMITMENT OF GOD TO TEACH SINNERS

1. This reflects the character of God

“Good and upright is the Lord therefore He teaches sinners in the way…”   Psalm 25:8

a Goodness

b. Upright

2. He will teach the humble

3. He will answer our prayers

a. Guidance

“The humble He guides in justice. And the humble He teaches His way…”   Psalm 25:9

b. Mercy and truth

“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth…”   Psalm 25:10

APPROPRIATE RESPONSES

1. Confess our sins   (Psalm 25:22)

2. Contrition shown in seeking to learn   (Psalm 25:9)

a. God’s looks for contriteness

b. God looks for humility

3. Change

a. Keep His word   (Psalm 25:10)

b. Be a person of integrity and uprightness   (Psalm 25:22)