The Straight Path (Ps 119 Pt 5)

Do we love to walk the straight path of God’s teachings? Do we love what’s right? Let’s continue in Psalm 119.

? Ayin - Walking Straight

Do we love and desire to walk in the straight path that God teaches us about?

I’ve done what is just and right. Don’t just hand me over to my oppressors. Guarantee good things for your servant. Please don’t let the arrogant oppress me. My eyes are worn out looking for your saving help—looking for your word that will set things right. Act toward your servant according to your faithful love. Teach me your statutes! I’m your servant! Help me understand so I can know your laws. It is time for the Lord to do something! Your Instruction has been broken. But I love your commandments more than gold, even more than pure gold. That’s why I walk straight by every single one of your precepts. That’s why I hate every false path. (Ps 119:121-128 CEB)

? Pe - God’s Teachings

Do we desire that God teaches us more and more of His ways, wanting to know everything He teaches?

Your teachings are wonderful, and I respect them all. Understanding your word brings light to the minds of ordinary people. I honestly want to know everything you teach. Think about me and be kind, just as you are to everyone who loves your name. Keep your promise and don't let me stumble or let sin control my life. Protect me from abuse, so I can obey your laws. Smile on me, your servant, and teach me your laws. When anyone disobeys you, my eyes overflow with tears. (Ps 119:129-136 CEV)

? Tsadi - Right Rules

Do we love what is right and pursue it with zeal and delight?

Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true. Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight. Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. (Ps 119:137-144 ESV)

When asked by a Pharisee, which command in the law is the greatest, how did Jesus answer?

He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.” (Mat 22:37-40 HCSB)

Do we love to walk the straight path of God’s teachings? Do we love what’s right? You decide!