In this sermon (preached from Psalm 11 by Pastor Andrew Ray), we see David's right heart and trust in the Lord in the face of great opposition and poor advice. The message is titled "A Song of Preservation" and is part of a larger expository study through The Book of Psalms.

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Notes:

A Song of Preservation
Psalm 11:1-7

I. THE THREAT TO SOCIETY (Psalm 11:1-3)

A. The Confidence of the Righteous (Psalm 11:1)

1. The answer of the righteous—“In the LORD put I my trust.”
2. The advice given

B. The Threat of the Wicked (Psalm 11:2)

1. Their preparations (see Psalm 37:14)
2. The privacy—“that they may privily” (see Psalm 64:3-4); Note: In order to maintain their cover, the wicked do their work in secret or under the guise of a pure or helpful spirit.
3. Their purpose—“shoot”
4. Their prospect—“the upright in heart”

C. The Dangers at Hand (Psalm 11:3)

1. The destruction of the foundations
2. The future of the righteous

II. THE KING ON HIS THRONE (Psalm 11:4-7)

A. The King’s Throne (Psalm 11:4a)

1. The LORD is in His holy temple.
2. The LORD’S throne is in heaven (Psalm 103:19).

B. The King’s Judgment (Psalm 11:4b-6)

1. Toward all (Psalm 11:4b)
2. Toward the righteous—“The LORD trieth the righteous” (Psalm 11:5a).
3. Toward the wicked (Psalm 11:5b-6)

C. The King’s Delight (Psalm 11:7)

1. His character—“the righteous LORD”
2. His love—“loveth righteousness”
3. His attention—“his countenance doth behold the upright.”

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