Okay I've skipped a bunch. Really though I couldn't get a lot out of the previous few Psalms. This is by far the impactful one. Psalm 51 was written by David, and it opens beautifully highlighting the problem of sin. His phrases are here: Have mercy on me Blot out my transgressions Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity Cleanse me from my sin And why should God do this? This is truly the beauty of the salvation we are given. Just two simple lines According to your steadfast love; and according to your steadfast mercy. These two things are the basis that forgiveness and salvation and sanctification and EVERYTHING is given to us. Mercy and cleansing why? Not because of anything he has done, not because of anything he could do in return, but because only because God is steadfast in His love and mercy. It speaks volumes, then, of how we should respond. Why do we constantly try to prove ourselves? Why do we constantly go out to do right? Honestly answered, ...