Why should we "love" God's word as described in Psalm 119:140? Psalm 119:140 — The Spark That Ignites Love “Your word is most pure; therefore Your servant loves it.” What “Most Pure” Means - Free from error or flaw (Psalm 12:6) - Tested and proven true in every generation (Proverbs 30:5) - Unmixed with human speculation or cultural drift (Isaiah 40:8) Because Scripture is this pure, it rightly draws out wholehearted love. Why Purity Produces Love 1. Integrity you can trust • God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). • Every promise stands unmoved (Joshua 23:14). 2. Clarity that cuts through confusion • “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) • It equips for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). 3. Power that transforms • “For the word of God is living and active…” (Hebrews 4:12). • It renews the mind and shapes daily choices (Romans 12:2). 4. Purity that purifies us • Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” (John 17:17). • Its cleansing effect grows holiness (Ephesians 5:25-26). 5. Revelation of the Author’s heart • Scripture shows God’s character, works, and will (Psalm 19:7-11). • Loving the Word becomes loving the God who speaks. Responding in Practice - Read it daily with expectation; pure gold rewards persistent digging. - Memorize key verses; purity stored inside guards against sin (Psalm 119:11). - Obey promptly; love flourishes when engagement is active (James 1:22-25). - Share it freely; pure water isn’t meant to be dammed up (Matthew 28:19-20). Key Takeaway We love God’s word because it is flawlessly pure, eternally trustworthy, powerfully transformative, and personally revealing of the God we adore. |