Studying Psalm 119 reveals a
few themes but one of the sweetest is the psalmist’s absolute love for God’s
law. It is wonderful how he reverences and values the precepts of the Lord and,
in my opinion, it is a great example of how we too should hold the teachings of
our Father in high esteem.
Vs 16 - I delight in your
decrees; I will not neglect your word.
Vs 20 - My soul is consumed
with longing for your laws at all times.
Vs 27 - Cause me to
understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful
deeds.
Vs 30 - I have chosen the way
of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
Vss 46-48 - I will speak of
your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame, for I delight in your
commands because I love them. I reach out for your commands, which I love, that
I may meditate on your decrees.
Vs 62 - At midnight I rise to
give you thanks for your righteous laws.
Vss 69-72 - Though the
arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. Their
hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. It was good for me
to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is
more precious to me than thousands of
pieces of silver and gold.
Vs 97 - Oh, how I love your
law! I meditate on it all day long.
Vs 103 - How sweet are your
words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Vs 111 - Your statutes are my
heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
Vs 113 - I hate double-minded
people, but I love your law.
Vss 127&128 - Because I
love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold, and because I
consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
Vs 129 - Your statutes are
wonderful; therefore I obey them.
Vss 162-164 - I rejoice in
your promise like one who finds great spoil. I hate and detest falsehood
but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous
laws.
Vs 167 - I obey your statutes,
for I love them greatly.
Vs 174 - I long for your
salvation, Lord, and your law gives me delight.
As believers, we are often
very occupied with obeying the Word of the Lord but we would do well to not
just obey; but to love it. And from that perspective, our desire to live
according to the Word of God will flow freely.
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