The Law of the Lord is Perfect

Psalm 19 – The Law of the Lord is Perfect!

The nineteenth psalm is a beautiful expression of the power of God. From it we learn that God created the world and creation proves there is a Creator. We learn of the circuit of the sun (we are part of a planetary system with a star with planets orbiting it as the system itself orbits within the Milky Way Galaxy). Thus God has revealed Himself in nature (v.1-6).

God has also revealed Himself through His word (v.7-10). The Psalmist wrote, “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.”

If you think of all the problems that exist in this world, it seems that there is no hope. But the truth is that God’s word provides us with the answers for the world today. God’s word converts the soul, gives us understanding, gives us joy in righteous living, opens our eyes in pure living, and are more valuable to us than the greatest possessions or pleasures. The word of God should be our guide and then we would conquer our problems through Christ and Christian living (Philippians 4:13).

The way we live demonstrates our devotion to God (v.11-14). We should be servants worthy of reward. We should strive to be free from error, secret faults, and presumptuous sins. Instead we should be clean, blameless and innocent of great transgression (or sin).

God created the world, sustains the world, His word directs the world, and our lives should be devoted to Him. Our goal should be to live according to the perfect law of the Lord saying, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer” (v.14).

Are you living in a way that is acceptable to the Lord? Do you know what the Lord wants for your life? If you would like to know about the perfect word of God or what it means to be a Christian, we would love to help you as you open the wonderful words of life. Let us know if you would like to have a home Bible study or if you would like to study on your own through a free DVD. We would love to help you.