Psalm 19:7-11 “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is Your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.”
These are some of the most beautiful, poetic descriptions of God’s Word found in all of God’s Word! To those who are separated from God, do not know Christ, and do not love the glory of God, the Bible is just another religious book. To those who deny God and detest the standard of holiness, truth, and justice found in the Bible, this book is claimed to be full of myth, error, fable, fiction, and contradiction.
However, to those who have been chased down and overcome by the saving grace of God, who have lovingly embraced Christ as Lord and Savior, and who have been brought to new life by the Spirit of God, the Bible is a treasure chest of holy joy! To them, the Bible is the source of all truth and is able to lead one to true salvation. The Bible is the perfect guide and counsel, sufficient not only for salvation but for every matter of life.
To those who know the Lord, not just by name or association, but by adoption through Christ Jesus our Lord, the Bible is their most precious material possession. They read it, study it, memorize it, meditate on it, share it, love it, devour it, apply it, embrace it, just like David in Psalm 19!
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