Psalm 119:9-16 by Lai
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. (Psalm 119:9-16 NIV)
1. Dangers that a Christian face
2. Defense against dangers
3 Dangers
1. Possibility of straying from God’s Word
2. Sinning against God
3. Succumbing to the impurities of the world
7 Defense
1. Do not neglect the Word of God (read God’s Word daily)
2. Recount (memorize) God’s verses that speaks to us
3. Meditate & consider God’s Word
4. Hide God’s Word in our hearts
5. Live it out in our lives
6. Consider whether does it help promote God’s Kingdom
7. Delighting & rejoicing in God’s Word
Teach me your decrees. Do not let me stray from your command.
God’s Word is not dead. It is alive!
Would we be happier to get a million dollars or God’s Word?
If you don’t find it joyful, you may need to check the state of your spiritual health & do some soul searching
Need to read God’s Word daily, hiding it in out heart & living it. And to pray for this joy in our lives.