Who Are The Godly?

Godly Church Leaders are needed!

Who are they and can we identify them? We often choose people, train them and after a few weeks they are burned out or loose interest. Only Biblical, Qualified, Anointed ones will last!
We must have Godly people! Look at the word of God:
Reading Psm. 1:1-6. 1. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
v2. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
v3. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
v4. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth
away.
v5. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the
congregation of the righteous.
v6. For the LORD knoweth the way of the
righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Bible example is seen in; I Sam. 16:7
(A replacement for Saul is being sought)
v7. But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him:
for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

I. The Godly person is SEPARATED! (Psm. 1:1)
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the council of the ungodly:

1. Will not fellowship SIN! Note 2 Cor. 6:14,17
14. Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 17. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

2. Will not hinder others: Note Rom. 14:13
Nor, standeth in the way of sinners:
13. Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.

3. Refuses council of Sinners. Note 2 Jn. 10

10. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

4. Sits not with Scoffers: Note 2 Chron. 36:16 Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful:

v 16. But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

5. Scoffers doubt s return of Christ!
Also: 2 Pet.3:3,4 3. Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4. And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

II. The Godly person is INSTRUCTED: Psm. 1:2
His delight is in the law of the Lord;

1. Delights in the Word of God:
Matt. 4:4 Jesus answered Satan with the Word!
4. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
In His law doth he meditate day and night:
2. Searches the Scriptures: Acts 17:11
(Paul & Silas goes to Berea) 11. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. (many were saved in V-12)

III. The Godly person is FAITHFUL: Psm. 1:3
He is like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

1. Like trees planted by rivers:
a. Firm foundation.
b. Grows straight.
c. Not wilted or drooped.

2. Life of fruit bearing:
That bringeth forth his fruit in his season;

a. Abides in Christ, constantly!
b. Glorifies God constantly!
c. Will receive rewards for faithfulness! And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper!

IV. The Godly person is KNOWN OF THE LORD! Psm. 1:6

For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous!

1. God leads us step by step: Psm 37:23,24
v23. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. v24. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

2. Leaders are not fearful! Psm. 3:3 & v-6
v3. But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
v6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

3. God is our protector, power, knows us from the inside out!
Notice: Isa. 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.


Man looketh on the outward appearance, But God looketh on the heart!

The leaders we need and must have are SEPARATED: INSTRUCTED: FRUITFUL: KNOWN OF THE LORD:

The old Song: I am thine O Lord, many of you have sung it over and over, BUT
Have you heard His voice as it spoke ?

In our opening Scripture Psalms 1:V1-6

v1. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly (anti-God), nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
v2. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
v3. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Are you a Blessed Saint of God?
v4. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
v5. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
v6. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

I trust you are not in that last group; Simply ask Christ to come into your heart and believe the Scriptures. The ungodly ( see Rev. 21:8 for their destination)shall perish because they did not receive Jesus Christ and God's redemption plan. Contact me if I can help you. Dave