Topical Bible: The Blessed: Who Hear and Keep the Word of God

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The concept of being blessed through hearing and keeping the Word of God is a profound theme woven throughout the Scriptures. This idea emphasizes not only the importance of listening to God's Word but also the necessity of obedience and application in one's life. The Berean Standard Bible provides several passages that illuminate this principle.

Biblical Foundation

The foundation for understanding the blessedness of hearing and keeping God's Word is found in the teachings of Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of Luke, a woman from the crowd exclaims, "Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!" (Luke 11:27). Jesus responds, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it" (Luke 11:28). This response highlights the greater blessing found not in physical proximity to Jesus, but in spiritual obedience to His teachings.

Similarly, in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus underscores the importance of acting upon His words. He compares those who hear His words and put them into practice to a wise man who built his house on the rock (Matthew 7:24-25). The stability and security of this house, even amidst storms, symbolize the steadfastness of a life grounded in obedience to God's Word.

Old Testament Insights

The Old Testament also reflects the blessedness of adhering to God's Word. In the Book of Psalms, the psalmist declares, "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers, but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night" (Psalm 1:1-2). This passage illustrates the joy and prosperity that come from a life dedicated to God's commandments.

The Book of Deuteronomy further emphasizes this theme, as Moses instructs the Israelites to keep God's statutes and commandments. "See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse: a blessing if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you today" (Deuteronomy 11:26-27). The choice between blessing and curse is directly linked to the people's response to God's Word.

New Testament Application

The New Testament continues to affirm the blessedness of hearing and keeping God's Word. The Epistle of James exhorts believers to be "doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" (James 1:22). James emphasizes that true religion is demonstrated through action, and those who look intently into the perfect law and continue in it will be blessed in what they do (James 1:25).

The Apostle John, in the Book of Revelation, also highlights the blessing associated with keeping God's Word. "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near" (Revelation 1:3). This blessing is not limited to the original audience but extends to all who faithfully adhere to the teachings of Scripture.

Practical Implications

The blessedness of hearing and keeping the Word of God carries significant practical implications for believers. It calls for a life of active engagement with Scripture, where hearing is coupled with obedience. This involves regular study, meditation, and application of biblical principles in daily life. It also requires a heart posture of humility and willingness to be transformed by God's truth.

In summary, the blessedness of hearing and keeping the Word of God is a central biblical theme that underscores the importance of both listening to and living out the teachings of Scripture. This blessedness is available to all who choose to align their lives with God's revealed will, resulting in spiritual growth, stability, and divine favor.

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Psalm 119:2
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
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James 1:24
For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was.
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Matthew 13:16
But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
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Luke 11:28
But he said, Yes rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
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Revelation 1:3
Blessed is he that reads, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
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Revelation 22:7
Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keeps the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
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Library

The Word as a Means of Grace
... But Jesus answered, "Yea, rather blessed are they that hear the Word of God and
keep it." Because that Word carries the Spirit to the hearer, and through it ...
/.../the way of salvation in the lutheran church/chapter xvii the word as.htm

If You Wish Me to Keep Silence, Cease from Accusing Me. Lay Down ...
... [3213] Remove from thee the evil mouth, keep far from ... Every simple man is a soul
that is blessed; but a ... which stoppeth her ears, which will not hear the voice ...
/.../43 if you wish me.htm

The Angel's Greeting
... woman said to Christ, "Blessed is the womb that bear Thee." To which Christ answered,
"Nay, rather blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep it." It ...
/.../eckhart/meister eckharts sermons/iii the angels greeting.htm

Sign Seekers, and the Enthusiast Reproved.
... pronouncing blessings upon the mother who was so fortunate as to bear him.] 28 But
he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xlix sign seekers and the.htm

Kept by the Power of God
... When you hear of some man who has been tempted and gone astray ... He has blessed me
in my work for others. ... God not said in His Word: "I, the Lord, do keep it, and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/absolute surrender/kept by the power of.htm

A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer
... with serious situations that cannot be overcome unless we keep our strength ... It is
indeed blessed to discover a people who desire to hear the message of ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 7 a manifestation of.htm

The Word of the Truth of the Gospel
... Blessed are they who know these joyful sounds ... Hear then, in these, the voice of the
Spirit's love of the ... Besides, keep this in mind, that in teaching you he is ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bonar/gods way of peace/chapter vii the word of.htm

"Lo, I am with You Alway. "
... I can hear some one say, "Tell me how I can get this ... and when I have got it, how
I can ever keep it. ... If you were to ask the Lord, "Oh, my blessed Lord Christ ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/jesus himself/ii lo i am with.htm

The Best of All, God is with Us
... That is a blessed prayer which Moses wrote in the 90th ... we meet to worship God, for
we still hear our Lord ... for even a moment, doubt that he will keep his word! ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 42 1896/the best of all god.htm

Psalm CXXIX.
... not this: it went not forth first from my mouth: hear God. ... They who refuse to keep
the Word of God, hate the ... of the Lord be upon you: we have blessed you in ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxix.htm