Heralds Digest

  “ Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. ” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭33‬-‭34‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The psalmist prayer “ Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes “ suggests there is a difference between knowing the statutes of the Lord and understanding the way of the revealed statutes. Basically, while the former merely makes anyone religious, it is the latter that produces a righteous relationship with the Lord. Beyond the letters of the words, a sincere desire for the way of the Lord practices the presence of God in all of human interrelationships with people and the elements within his engagement. It is like holding the words of the Lord at its true values; and always above the words of men. Why? While the words of men can fall flat to the ground, “ Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven” (Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭89‬). Unfortunately, believers have often made id...

http://bible.us/psa119.37.nkjv Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. In line with the natural law of motion, consistent focus on the wonderful works, way and will of God will maintain a perpetual course unless strategic distractions are encouraged. Every affair and engagement in life either add or remove from the worth of human life and godliness. Unfortunately, many are helpless when faced with the temptation to buy into the ' it doesn't matter ' exposure into pornographic pictures, scenes, and movies. Once bitten by unguarded looks, king David understands the importance of seeking the help of God in order to maintain focus on the path of righteousness. Whenever passion for the things of God is reducing, affection for worthless things is probably introducing.