The Lord’s Perfect Law
What a wonderful world it would be if we all knew what David understood so well! David doesn’t say he himself is perfect and none of us would dare to say so. But if only we could live by the Lord’s perfect Law, how happy we should be! How different our TV newscast would be! We can begin where David begins—by delighting in the beautiful perfection of the Lord’s Law. Jesus was the Law in human flesh.
We should think about his perfection and the beauty of his words and works. Then we will begin loving what he lover, seeking to do the things he did, and becoming more and more like him.
You become what you admire.
Psalm 19:1-14
The heavens keep telling the wonders of GOD, and the skies declare what he has done. Each day informs the following day; each night announces to the next. They don’t speak a word, and there is never the sound of a voice. Yet their message reaches all the earth, and it travels around the world. In the heavens a tent is set up for the sun. It rises like a bridegroom and gets ready like a hero eager to run a race. It travels all the way across the sky. Nothing hides from its heat.
The Law of the LORD is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last forever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people. The LORD’s instruction is right; it makes our hearts glad. His commands shine brightly, and they give us light.
Worshiping the LORD is sacred; he will always be worshiped. All of his decisions are correct and fair. They are worth more than the finest gold and are sweeter than honey from a honeycomb. By your teachings, Lord, I am warned; by obeying them, I am greatly rewarded.
None of us know our faults. Forgive me when I sin without knowing it. Don’t let me do wrong on purpose, Lord, or let sin have control over my life. Then I will be innocent, and not guilty of some terrible fault. Let my words and my thoughts be pleasing to you, LORD, because you are my mighty rock and my protector.
