Psalm 112

Light shines in the darkness
for the upright.
He is gracious, compassionate,
and righteous.

The one who fears God – that person is “the upright.” A person who stands before other people, and before God, with complete assurance. Not bowed by guilt or shame. No hint of sin or scandal weighing Him down.

Upright:

• Gracious: displaying the abundant beauty of God’s gifts. The wonder of majesty on full display. Truly gracious.
• Compassionate: but not arrogant, proud, removed, or untouched. Full of compassion, love that never fails for those around Him. Those who need His grace, who are bowed by their lack and the burden of sin and shame.
• Righteous: clean, pure, holy, right before God and man.

Only Jesus fits this description. He is the upright One!

Full of wisdom, the fear of the Lord, and full of grace, compassion, and righteousness.

Jesus Christ.

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