The Activity (…that I might not
sin against Thee) Think of an individual who hides what he views to be a great treasure.
It is not put out on display for all to see. It remains hidden and unused.
David not only used God’s Word but he also actively used it. Through his active
use of It, David kept himself from sin. This was not a miraculous action on God’s
part. God will not suddenly take control of us and keep us from committing sin.
He will not place a wall between us and sin. It also does not keep one sinless
but that person will know what to do when he does (1 John 1:7, 10). Rather, when one studies God’s Word, he
understands certain things such as: God, Who He is, What He expects of man,
what sin is, the consequences of it, and the only way said sin can be washed
away.
When man allows God’s
Principles and Precepts to reside within us, he can be kept from:
- Covetousness (Psalm 119:36).
- Lying (Psalm 119:163).
- Every evil/false way (Psalm 119:101, 104).
- Falling away (Psalm 118:85-87).
- Eternal Destruction (Psalm 119:155).
Man also keeps in mind the
promises given in God’s Word.
- Psalm 119:9 speaks of where man can find the way to cleanse his life. It is found within God’s Word.
- Psalm 119:165 speaks of the great peace that is offered to God’s children. Peace offered now and in eternity.
- Even when life throws the worst at us, it offers the opportunity to learn from our mistakes and grow as to not make the same mistake (Psalm 119:67, 71).
What is the attitude one
carries in regards God’s Word? David realized that God’s Word, when hidden in
the storehouse of the heart, is able to keep man from sin.
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