This section of Psalm 119 is packed with wisdom. If only we pursued this kind of mindset, life wouldn’t be so complicated. Freedom is always balanced with responsibility. Our responsibility is to God. We must never forget His instruction and discipline are for our good. When we adhere to this attitude, it’s easier to love, be patient, kind, .... We produce the fruit that the Bible talks about when our minds are aligned with God. It doesn’t make life perfect, just more rewarding, knowing we are fulfilling our purpose.
65 You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as You promised. 66 I believe in Your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. 67 I used to wander off until You disciplined me; but now I closely follow Your word. 68 You are good and do only good; teach me Your decrees. 69 Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey Your commandments with all my heart. 70 Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in Your instructions. 71 My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to Your decrees. 72 Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
Psalms 119:65-72
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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