Why is it important to speak of God's righteousness even when we "cannot know"? Key Verse “My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.” – Psalm 71:15 Setting the Scene The psalmist openly admits an honest limitation—he cannot possibly grasp the full extent of God’s righteousness. Yet he refuses to stay silent. From dawn to dusk, he keeps proclaiming what he does know. That single line shows us why speaking of God’s righteousness remains vital even when our understanding is partial. Why Our Words Still Matter When Knowledge Is Limited • God commands praise, not perfect comprehension (Psalm 96:2–3; 1 Chronicles 16:24). • Proclamation honors His character; silence subtly shifts attention to us (Psalm 50:23). • Declaring truth drives out error and confusion in a world flooded with half-truths (2 Corinthians 4:2). • Speaking lifts our own hearts: “Faith comes by hearing” – even when the voice we hear is our own (Romans 10:17). • We model humble confidence for the next generation (Psalm 78:4). • God delights to use limited people to display limitless grace (1 Corinthians 1:27–29). What Happens When We Speak of His Righteousness 1. Worship deepens – words give shape to awe (Psalm 40:10). 2. The gospel spreads – we become “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20). 3. Doubt shrinks – light disperses darkness (Isaiah 9:2). 4. Community strengthens – shared testimony knits hearts (Hebrews 10:24–25). 5. The enemy is silenced – “They overcame him by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). 6. God receives the glory He alone deserves (Isaiah 42:8). Scriptural Reminders of Our Limited Yet Essential Voice • Romans 11:33 – His judgments are unsearchable, yet Paul can’t help but burst into praise. • Job 26:14 – “These are but the fringes of His ways,” still Job speaks them. • Isaiah 55:8–9 – His thoughts are higher, yet He invites us to proclaim what He reveals. • Psalm 145:4 – “One generation shall declare Your works to the next.” • Luke 19:40 – If human voices fall silent, stones will cry out; better to join the chorus willingly. Practical Ways to Declare His Righteousness Today • Share a verse on your lips before you share it online. • Weave God’s faithfulness into everyday conversations—school runs, coffee breaks, family dinners. • Journal answered prayers, then read them aloud to someone who needs encouragement. • Sing—whether you carry a tune or not. Songs fix truth in the mind. • Memorize short passages (Psalm 71:15, Psalm 103:11–12) and recite them while driving or walking. • Write notes or messages that highlight God’s righteousness rather than merely offering generic positivity. • Celebrate communion with a focused recounting of His righteous act at the cross (2 Corinthians 5:21). Courage to Continue We cannot know the full measure—yet we can faithfully declare what we do know. The One whose righteousness we celebrate takes our small words, breathes His power through them, and multiplies their impact far beyond our limits (Ephesians 3:20–21). So keep speaking. Heaven is listening, earth is watching, and God is glorified. |
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