Which other scriptures emphasize understanding through God's commandments like Psalm 119:100? Foundational Verse: Psalm 119:100 “I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.” Understanding Grows as Obedience Deepens • True insight is not reserved for age, rank, or intellect; it is granted to those who submit to God’s commands. • The Hebrew term for “discern” (sakal) ties wisdom directly to practical, lived obedience. Old Testament Passages Echoing the Theme • Deuteronomy 4:6 – “Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations.” • Job 28:28 – “Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.” • Psalm 111:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding.” • Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” • Proverbs 6:23 – “For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life.” • Proverbs 28:5 – “Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.” • Proverbs 28:7 – “A discerning son keeps the law.” • Isaiah 48:17-18 – “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit… If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river.” New Testament Passages Reinforcing the Principle • Matthew 7:24 – “Everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” • Luke 11:28 – “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” • John 7:17 – “If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God.” • John 14:21 – “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them… I will love him and will manifest Myself to him.” • John 15:10 – “If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love.” • Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” • James 1:22-25 – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only… the one who looks into the perfect law of freedom and continues in it… will be blessed in what he does.” • 1 John 2:3-5 – “By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.” • 1 John 5:3 – “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” Summary Takeaway Obedience to God’s revealed commands is the pathway to spiritual perception. From Moses to the apostles, Scripture consistently links doing the Word with discerning the Word. The more wholeheartedly we follow His statutes, the more clearly we see His truth, His will, and His heart. |
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