GOD’S PERFECT WORD

PSALM 119:137-144

The bible is the bestselling book of all times. In 2002 there had been more than 6 billion copies sold. The King James Bible—the bestselling book of all time, the most quoted book in the English language celebrates its 403rd anniversary this year. The bible is different than all other books.  Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)  For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow.It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. It gives us wisdom you will find nowhere else. It tells us how our souls can be saved. No other book can do that!

    I. THE PSALMIST’S DISCERNMENT (119:137-138) David taught Solomon in Proverbs 4:7-9 N.K.J.V.⁷ Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. ⁸ Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. ⁹ She will place on your head an ornament of grace; a crown of glory she will deliver to you." King David is credited for writing Psalm 119. God gave David such insight into the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of Him and His will. Written thousands of years ago under the inspiration of God’s Spirit, He tells us in these few verses what we need to know about God and His word and how important both of them are. This entire Psalm is about God’s word which is God’s wisdom. God’s wisdom has saved and directed the lives of millions of people and still is today. All wisdom is originates with God!

First he tells us about; the righteousness of:

A. The Lord’s Character (119:137) God is always right, and he is always actively righteous in all He does. This quality is bound up in our very idea of God. We cannot imagine an unrighteous God. He makes no mistakes no matter what man says or accuses Him of and no matter what we don’t understand. His commandments are fair because they keep us from danger and evil. God’s blessings flow when we are obedient.

B. The Lord’s Commandments (119:138) There are no imperfections in God’s word. It doesn't contain truth, it is the truth. It is beyond a shadow of a doubt absolutely trustworthy. It is dependable for showing us how to live our lives in the most successful way. It tells us how to avoid trouble and find the right path in life. It is good for all ages because it is never outdated or unreliable.

II. THE PSALMIST’S DEVOTION (119:139) ¹³⁹ I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. Indignation means anger and outrage for those enemies of God who disregard His holy word. King David was absolutely devoted to God’s word and lived his life by it. Do we have that same feeling about God’s word? So many today disregard God’s word and it increases evil. When we don’t live by God’s word, it does us no good and evil wins in our lives.
III. THE PSALMIST’S DELIGHT (119:140) God’s word has stood the test of time. It has been around for thousands of years, man has tried every effort to destroy it and have not been successful and never will be. Psalms 119:89 (NLT)  Your eternal word, O Lord, stands firm in heaven. Everything else may pass away but God will not allow His word to be changed or destroyed. It is eternal!

IV. THE PSALMIST’S DISTRESS (119:141-144)

A. His Correct View of Self (119:141) To his enemies David was despised and insignificant but he would not turn away from God’s word no matter what. There are Christians all over the world today who are despised and insignificant in the eyes of evil people. But they are willing to give their lives rather than turn from God and His word. We are nothing in and of ourselves.

B. His Correct View of Scripture (119:142) God has always operated in integrity and honesty, and always will. His words are perfectly true now and always.

 C. His Correct View of Suffering (119:143)  When the pressures of life weigh us down and we feel squeezed, we can open this word of God and find joy in His everlasting promises. We find direction for our lives in all situations.  John 10:10 (NLT)  The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying, abundant life.

V. THE PSALMIST’S DESIRE (119:144) God’s word is continually right. Has been right since it was written and always will be! As we pray and read His word, God’s Spirit will help us to understand His word so we may live by them and be victorious in this life. When we read God’s word then shall we truly "live." My spirit will shake off its apathy, and be quickened into a "life" that will live for God.  

Invitation: God’s word says that all of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory and the wages of sin is death. But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ the Lord.

Romans 10:9-10 (NKJV) ⁹ that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. ¹⁰ For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Simply confess your sins against God and ask Jesus Christ to forgive you. Invite Him into your heart and let Him take charge of your life. Go to church and be baptized to prove that you are sincere about your desire to be saved. You will be glad you did.