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Psalm 51 Summary

Outline

v1-2
Requesting to be washed from sin
v3-6
Honestly acknowledging our sin
v7-9
Wash me so I may be clean and have joy
v10-12
Wash me so that I can have You with me, and so I can have Your Holy Spirit
v13
Wash me so that I may turn others to You
v14-15
Wash me so I may sing and praise You
v16-19
Wash me so I may bring a pleasing sacrifice

Key
v13

Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

If I want to have a significant positive influence on other people, I need to be washed from my sins first, then I can.

Application

I'll set aside some time on Saturday evenings to examine my life for sin, and to come up with specific practical actions to take in order to change.

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