Today's study was really good. I have read these verses so many times before, but today as I read, it really struck me that we have a choice in the way that our spiritual life goes. It is more a matter of the heart than it is anything else.
S: How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word. With my whole heart I have sought You; oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.
O: * We have a choice. Keeping our way pure requires action on our part. We have to read and obey God's Word
* We are prone to wander....
* When we know the Word and are purposeful to think on it and hide it in our heart, we are less likely to follow our flesh into sin
* being the pure and blameless person is not following a set of rules, but it is a change of heart...the heart choosing to follow after God
A: I can't be legalistic about rules and regulations, but I must be purposeful in having His Word in my heart and mind so a change of heart can take place. Following rules can only last so long, but true heart change can last for good.
P: God, Your ways are perfect. When I try to be a rule follower just for the sake of following rules, I fail every time. But when I have true understanding in my heart, I am able to maintain change. God, change me to be like You. to really hide Your Word in my heart and to depend on it every moment of every day.
If you so desire, I wrote a little post about what we read today. you can check it out at fishlicity.blogspot.com
Because of His Grace,
Felicity
S: How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word. With my whole heart I have sought You; oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.
O: * We have a choice. Keeping our way pure requires action on our part. We have to read and obey God's Word
* We are prone to wander....
* When we know the Word and are purposeful to think on it and hide it in our heart, we are less likely to follow our flesh into sin
* being the pure and blameless person is not following a set of rules, but it is a change of heart...the heart choosing to follow after God
A: I can't be legalistic about rules and regulations, but I must be purposeful in having His Word in my heart and mind so a change of heart can take place. Following rules can only last so long, but true heart change can last for good.
P: God, Your ways are perfect. When I try to be a rule follower just for the sake of following rules, I fail every time. But when I have true understanding in my heart, I am able to maintain change. God, change me to be like You. to really hide Your Word in my heart and to depend on it every moment of every day.
If you so desire, I wrote a little post about what we read today. you can check it out at fishlicity.blogspot.com
Because of His Grace,
Felicity
