Psalm 119:9-16 - Cameron Jungles - 12-29-2013 AM

“The Bible and Godliness” - Psalm 119:9-16 -

 

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Ps. 119:11, NIV)

 

Main Idea: The Word of God is a graciously appointed means of eliminating the practice of sin from our lives.

 

1. The Word of God is essential for the elimination of sin, so begin now.

 

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. (Ps. 119:9, NIV)

 

2. If you are going to sustain your intake of the Word of God, then it must become your treasure.

 

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. (Ps. 119:10, NIV)

 

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Ps. 119:11, NIV)

 

 Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees. (Ps. 119:12, NIV)

 

I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. (Ps. 119:14, NIV)

 

I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. (Ps. 119:16, NIV)

 

3. If you are going to consistently employ the Scriptures in the elimination of sin from your life, then you must diligently learn it.

 

*  Learn the Word of God through verbal repetition.

 

With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. (Ps. 119:13, NIV)

 

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. (Deut. 6:4–9, NIV)

 

*  Practice the Word of God through obedience.

 

I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. (Ps. 119:14, NIV)

 

*  Meditate on the Word of God.

 

I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. (Ps. 119:15, NIV)

 

*  Make the intake of the Word of God a regular and consistent part of your life.

 

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Ps. 119:11, NIV)