How can we ensure we "keep His law" as instructed in Psalm 78:10? Opening Scripture “They did not keep God’s covenant and refused to live by His law.” — Psalm 78:10 Hearing the Lesson Behind the Warning Israel’s failure is recorded so we will not repeat it. The verse highlights two linked problems: they broke covenant (relationship) and they refused obedience (action). If we want to ensure we keep His law, we must guard both our relationship with the Lord and our daily practice. Why Keeping His Law Still Matters • God’s law reveals His holy character (Psalm 19:7–9). • Obedience demonstrates love for Him: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” — John 14:15 • Refusing His law invites the same emptiness and discipline Israel tasted (Psalm 78:32–33). • Keeping His law positions us for blessing and fruitfulness (Deuteronomy 28:1–2). Practical Steps to Keep His Law 1. Treasure the Word • Memorize and meditate: “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” — Psalm 119:11 • Read aloud at home: Deuteronomy 6:6–9 urges us to speak His words “when you sit, when you walk, when you lie down, and when you rise.” 2. Depend on the Spirit • God promised: “I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes.” — Ezekiel 36:27 • Walk by the Spirit daily (Galatians 5:16), asking Him to illuminate Scripture and strengthen obedience. 3. Practice Immediate Obedience • Small acts build lifelong patterns. • James 1:22: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” • Choose prompt action whenever the Word or Spirit convicts. 4. Stay in Covenant Fellowship • Worship with believers who honor Scripture (Hebrews 10:24–25). • Invite accountability; share victories and struggles. • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper regularly to remember the covenant sealed by Christ’s blood (Luke 22:19–20). 5. Pass the Truth to the Next Generation • Psalm 78 presses this charge: “tell the next generation” (v. 4). Teaching reinforces our own obedience. • Use everyday moments—meals, chores, car rides—to point children to God’s commands. 6. Keep Your Eyes on Christ • He fulfilled the law perfectly (Matthew 5:17) and lives in us (Colossians 1:27). • Abiding in Him aligns our hearts with God’s will (John 15:5, 10). Encouragement to Persevere Obedience is not a sprint but a lifetime walk. When you stumble, confess quickly (1 John 1:9) and press on. Remember the psalmists’ assurance: “Great peace have those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.” — Psalm 119:165 By treasuring Scripture, leaning on the Spirit, acting promptly, living in fellowship, teaching the next generation, and focusing on Christ, we can ensure we “keep His law” and avoid the tragic pattern of Psalm 78:10. |
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