Read Psalm 19.
The purpose of the Bible is not information, but transformation. Life-change is to be the result of a personal relationship with the LORD. The better we know His Word the more our lives will be pleasing and acceptable to Him.
1. God's Work. (vv.1-6)
Creation is a testimony to the existence, power and presence of the living God. When a heart is open and receptive, the message becomes real and obvious.
"For his invisible attributes, namely his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." (Roman 1:20)
2. God's Word. (vv.7-11)
The Scriptures are totally reliable. They provide words of instruction, wisdom, encouragement, warning and blessing.
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
3. God's Worker. (vv.12-14)
Self-valuation is not always accurate. Let the Scriptures be the unchanging standard of right and wrong.
"How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word....I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." (Psalm 119:9,11)
A verse we should all memorize:
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)
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