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The Law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul,
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:7
In this portion of Scripture, there are a few questions that can help us understand God and His character.
- What is it to be ‘perfect’?
- Which law is it talking about and where do we get the law that is perfect?
- Whose soul is revived and how?
- Which statutes?
- What does it means to be ‘trustworthy’?
- What it means to ‘make wise the simple’?
Consider these answers….
1-) To be ‘perfect’ is to be holy, righteous and good (Romans 7:12 and Psalm 119:142). And we see this in our God—He is Holy, righteous and good. Look at what He does to our lives: though we grieve Him, He is never upset with our characters, otherwise we would have been dead by now. However He is still gives us another chance.
2-) The “Law” is talking about the commandments that are holy, the Word of God that is contained in the Bible. When we meditate on this Word, it teaches us on what to do and what not to do. Therefore it is in this Book where we are shaped and molded to be perfect.
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth meditate on it day and night
so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.
Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Joshua 1:8
3-) It is our souls that are revived as the Word of God is life.
The word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.
John 1:1 and John 1:14
4-) The statutes are the precepts, the commandments, the “dos and dont’s” which are to be obeyed.
5-) If something is ‘trustworthy’ it means it is so true, and there is truth in it.
Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
Psalm 119:142
What this means is that the precepts, the commands, and the promises of God are true. What He says He will do, He will; believe it shall come to pass. When He says “the reward of sin is death,” He means it.
6-) We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. Meaning that it is simple to follow if one uses it properly otherwise if it is not used properly it make wise become tough.
We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.
I Timothy 1:8
Therefore, let us rejoice, my sisters, in meditating on the Word of God as it is a sure way to our perfect life. God is perfect—let us also be perfect. Remember He is holy and in Him there is no darkness.
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Father, we thank You for You are a perfect God. We pray, oh Lord, for the grace that we should be perfect as well. Whatever is not pleasing to You, Lord, may the Holy Spirit reveal it to us; and as we confess to You may we be united again with You and be with You always. Thank You that You hear our prayers each time we come to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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“Amen” to your prayer, Ann.