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.