His offspring will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
The person referred to in the above verse is the “man who fears the Lord,” from verse one. Psalm 112 goes on to list several attributes for this person. The one who “fears the Lord” is not passive, but is highly engaged in obeying and honoring God’s Word. Faith is not absent obedience to the one who “fears the Lord.” Psalm 112 gives a long list of benefits that are attributed to the one who “fears the Lord.” The first benefit mentioned is the one above. The offspring of the one who “fears the Lord” will be “mighty” in the land. This is the same word word for King David’s “mighty” men. This is a real blessing and honor to be referred to has “mighty.” But, the second line qualifies what the psalm is saying overall. The one who “fears the Lord” in verse one, also “greatly delights in His commandments.” So, too, the one who is “mighty” in the land is one who is “the generation of the upright.” The parent who “fears the Lord” is not automatically blessed with “offspring” who are “mighty.” They, too, must be a “generation of the upright.” God does not simply give those who follow Him wonderful and mighty children. They too must follow in obedience to His will. But, the parent who “fears the Lord” has a greater chance to have “mighty offspring” because they are teaching the children the “fear of the Lord” by their very walk in life. Those who set the example of fearing God can have a better hope of children who will do the same.
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