Psalm 119 - Doug Shada

 7/23/17 The stability of God’s Word (Psalm 119)

Why do we take God’s Word so lightly?  It’s because we are so self sufficient and self focused. God’s Word provides the strength we need to defeat doubt, discouragement, disappointment and being disillusioned. Who has established His way of doing things? Who has given the truth we need to live in this world?  How can we be transformed and changed into the person who honors God? We must choose God’s truth. There are 15 benefits of knowing His truth:

1. God gives wisdom (vs.97,98)

2. He gives purpose (137-138) - to give glory to His name

3. He gives comfort (50)

4. He provides the right values to live by (14)

5. He helps us to be pure in a contaminated world (9,11)

6. He helps us to be fruitful in this life (25)

7. We are loved (73) and do not need to struggle with self image

8. We are refreshed and motivated to stay away from vane pursuits (37)

9. We are strengthened during adversity and hard times (54)

10. We are companions to like minded believers (63)

11. We have true freedom from the bondage of sinful habits (4()

12. We have peace through our trials (65)

13. We have a steadfast stabilizing hope (49)

14. He provides guidance and direction as we make decisions (77-100)

15. We experience joy in His presence (11)