How does valuing God's Word influence our decisions and actions as believers? Psalm 119:127—Loving God’s Word Above Gold “Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.” The psalmist’s declaration reveals a heart that prizes Scripture above the finest treasure. When we value God’s Word this highly, our decisions and actions naturally align with it. Valuing Scripture Sets Our Priorities • Success is redefined: “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth… then you will prosper and succeed.” (Joshua 1:8) • Time is stewarded: “His delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) • Resources are managed for eternal gain: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21) • Relationships are chosen wisely: “I am a friend to all who fear You, to those who keep Your precepts.” (Psalm 119:63) Valuing Scripture Shapes Our Character • Minds renewed—Romans 12:2 • Sin resisted—“I have hidden Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11) • Humility cultivated—“This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.” (Isaiah 66:2) Valuing Scripture Guards Our Choices • Guidance received—“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) • Wisdom granted—“Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) • Temptation defeated—Jesus answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’” (Matthew 4:4) Valuing Scripture Fuels Action • Obedience: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22) • Speech: “Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up.” (Ephesians 4:29) • Service: “Through love serve one another.” (Galatians 5:13) Practical Ways to Elevate God’s Word – Follow a daily reading plan – Memorize key verses; review them often – Meditate on Scripture during routine moments – Apply one specific truth each day – Discuss passages with family or friends – Filter every decision through biblical principles Living Portrait: Christ and the Word Jesus quoted Scripture to counter temptation (Matthew 4), fulfilled it perfectly (Matthew 5:17), and urged His followers to let His words abide in them (John 15:7). Treasuring God’s Word as He did transforms our priorities, character, and choices—shaping a life that honors the Author of Scripture. |
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