Staying on the Pure Heart Path (Ps. 73:1-18)

Bible Talk Outline Staying on the Pure Heart Path Ps. 73; Mt. 5:8 A pure heart—an unmixed single-minded and single-hearted devotion to God—stays on the path that… ◊ affirms God’s goodness (v. 1)◊ prevents slipping and falling into worldliness (v. 2) by not envying… ▪ the prideful (v. 3a) ▪ the prosperous (“shalom”) and healthy (v. 3b) ▪ the pain-free in life and death (v. 4) ▪ the problem-free in circumstances (v. 5) ▪ the happily cruel (v. 6) ▪ the out-of-touch overindulgent (v. 7) ▪ the people-scoffers (v. 8; Ps. 1:1-2) and God-scoffers (vv. 9-11) ▪ the wicked wealthy (v. 12) ◊ questions its value in times of doubt (vv. 13-14) ◊ determines to not discourage others (v. 15) ◊ seeks God’s wisdom (vv. 16-28) ▪ in God’s presence (v. 17a) ▪ about the godless path (vv. 17b-20; Ps. 119:105) ◊ confesses when it becomes bitter (vv. 21-22) ◊ stays near to God ▪ for guidance (vv. 23-25a) ▪ with passion (v. 25b) ▪ for strength (v. 26) ▪ for spiritual protection (vv. 27-28a) ▪ for a testimony (v. 28b) Dr. Jim R. Coleman