Walking in the Word

February 18, 2008

Something to Think About

Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins;

let them not have dominion over me:

then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent

from the great transgression.

– Psalm 19:13 –

I enjoy reading the Psalms. There seems to be a Psalm for every situation I face in life. There are Psalms that teach us how to enjoy our walk with the Lord. Some tell us what to do when facing danger. Others tell us how to avoid getting into difficulties.

Psalm 19 gives us one way to avoid the danger of sinfulness. It is a beautiful Psalm about the Word of God and its importance for our sanctification. The writer concludes the Psalm with this thought: let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

These words express his aspiration. He recognizes his responsibility to be pure in his speech and thoughts. He is not asking the Lord to do this for him. He is affirming the desires of his heart. He is allowing the Scripture to make his life pleasing before God. Our speech and thoughts are good indicators of the condition of our lives.

Just as the lights in our cars alerts us about the condition of the engine, so does our words and thoughts reveal the condition of our lives.

When our thoughts are out of control, our life is out of control. The wise writer of Proverbs says: a man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls (Proverbs 25:28). He also says that – he that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city (Proverbs 16:32).

The Psalmist encourages us by his wonderful desire to glorify God. Our conduct tells about our character. The Psalmist also asks the Lord to keep him safe, also, from willful sins; and not to let them have dominion over him.

When we are in control of our thoughts, we are in control of our lives. I hope you will allow the word of God to be the main source of influence in your life.

May we be found faithful and pure in His sight.

Pastor David Henry

© 2007 Calvary Baptist Church Shawnee

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