I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
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… And the other two words for meditate in the Bible are actually a part of our Bible reading from this last week in Psalm 119. So Psalm 119 verse 14 describes meditation as repeating God's word even musically in a way that we delight in it. Just an enjoyable picture. And then the other is Psalm 119 verse 99. where the psalmist says, I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. And the word there for meditation is talking about reflecting quietly with deep devotion. So notice the difference here. Reading the Bible is good. And it's necessary as a starting point for meditation, but it's not where it stops, because we don't just read the Bible like we're reading a novel for entertainment or a non-fiction book for information. No, as we read the Bible, we want to absorb the Bible. We want to soak in what it's saying. And that involves more than just following words on a page. Do you ever find yourself doing that? …
… With my lips I have declared all the judgments of your mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies. as much as in all riches. I will meditate on your precepts and contemplate your ways. I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word. Now we're gonna skip a lot. Go over to verse 97 now. You have to probably turn a page like I did. Psalm 119, verse 97. Oh, how I love your law. Listen, it is my meditation all the day. You, through your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your precepts. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word. I have not departed from your judgments, for you yourself have taught me. How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth. Through your precepts I get understanding, therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. A few verses down, verse 111. Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Verse 145. Don't worry, we're almost done. …
Do not let me stray from your commandments. Another one, I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies as much as in all riches. This is what is rising out of the psalmist's heart. Contrast that with verse 155 of that psalm. is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes." That is the distinguishing mark, the attitude towards Scripture. Jeremiah 6, 16 says, "'Thus says the Lord, Stand by the ways, and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls, but they said, we will not walk in it. If you walk in the Word, it's evidence of a transformed life through salvation. If you do not, it's evidence that you haven't been transformed. Listen to some other expressions from that 119th Psalm. I have chosen the way of truth. My heart stands in awe of your word. I delight in your law. Your law is my delight. I will speak of your testimonies also before kings and will not be ashamed. I hope in your word. I seek your precepts. And even when the psalmist senses his failures, His desire is still to obey the Word of God. …
… STATUTES. WITH MY LIPS HAVE I DECLARED ALL THE JUDGMENTS OF THY MOUTH. I HAVE REJOICED IN THE WAY OF THY TESTIMONIES AS MUCH AS IN ALL RICHES. I WILL MEDITATE IN THY PRECEPTS AND HAVE RESPECT UNTO THY WAYS. I WILL DELIGHT MYSELF IN THY STATUTES. I WILL NOT FORGET THY WORD. NOW MY DEAR FRIEND, BEYOND THE SHUTE OF ANY DOUBT OR PER ADVENTURE, THE SUBJECT HERE IS HOW TO HAVE A CLEAN THOUGHT LIFE. BEYOND ANY DOUBT. LOOK IN VERSE NINE, WHEREWITHAL SHALL A YOUNG MAN CLEANSE HIS WAY. NOW I WANT TO GIVE YOU THREE STEPS. AND I PRAY GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT, WILL ETCH THESE THINGS UPON YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS AND UPON YOUR MIND. IF YOU DON'T NEED THEM, SOMEBODY YOU KNOW NEEDS THEM. AND IF YOU'RE NOT HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SEXUAL LUST, YOU CAN APPLY WHAT I'M GOING TO SAY TO THE PROBLEM OF ANGER OR PRIDE OR GLUTTONY OR ANY OTHER KIND OF PROBLEM. THE PRINCIPLE IS THE SAME. SO LET'S SEE WHAT OUR LORD HAS TO SAY. NUMBER ONE, NUMBER ONE, ADMIT YOUR PROBLEM AND GET CLEAN. ADMIT YOUR PROBLEM AND GET CLEAN. LOOK IN VERSE NINE, WHEREWITHAL SHALL A YOUNG MAN CLEANSE HIS WAY? NOW WHEN HE SAYS HIS WAY HAS TO BE CLEANSED, THAT MEANS THAT HE KNOWS THAT THE WAY IS DIRTY. HE MUST CLEANSE HIS WAY. NOW LOOK AT THE WORD WAY. …