Introduction
Context

Sermon in a sentence: Rest from revenge and take refuge in the Lord for in due time you will receive your reward.

1. Rest from Revenge [Psalm 37:1-9]

     a. Prohibitions Against Sin [Psalm 37:1, 7, 8, cf. Dt. 32:35; Rom. 12:19; Heb. 10:30; Eph. 4:31]

     b. Prods to Righteousness [Psalm 37:3, 4, 5, cf. Rom. 12:21; Eph. 4:25, 28, 32; Rom. 13:4]

     c. Promises of Deliverance [Psalm 37:2, 4b, 5, 6, 9]

2. Remember the End [Psalm 37:9-24]

     a. The Wicked Are Put Down [Psalm 37:10, 12-15, 17, 20, cf. Ps. 2:1-9; Acts 17:31]

     b. The Righteous are Upheld [Psalm 37:11, 17, 23, cf. Matt. 5:5]

     c. Living in Light of the End [Psalm 37:16, 18-19, 21-22]

          i. Being Content with Your Lot [Psalm 37:16, cf. 1 Tim. 6:10]

          ii. Being Confident of God’s Care [Psalm 37:18-19]

          iii. Being Charitable with Your Resources [Psalm 37:21-22]

3. Receive Wisdom from the Wise [Psalm 37:25-38]

     a. David’s Personal Experience

     b. David’s Personal Encouragement [1 Tim. 4:12; Prov. 16:31]

4. Run to the Lord for Refuge [Psalm 37:39-40]

Conclusion