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Psalms 101:3
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I Will Set No Worthless Thing before My Eyes
2I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. 3I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. 4A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil.
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
set . . . eyes--as an example to be approved and followed. no wicked thing--literally, "word," plan or purpose of Belial (Psa 41:8). work of . . . aside--apostates. not cleave to me--I will not be implicated in it (compare Psa 1:1-3).
John Gill Bible Commentary
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes, Either the eyes of the body, which are the inlets of lust and are easily caught with objects that inflame the heart, and should be turned aside from beholding vanity; or the eyes of the mind; so the Targum, "I will not propose to my heart;'' or, as Kimchi, "in my thought'', that is, I will not set up an evil thing in my imagination, to dwell upon in my thoughts, and take delight and pleasure in meditating upon it; or set it before me, to imitate as a pattern, to work by, and copy after: Christ did not so; he set the Lord always before him, Psa 16:8, not anything of Belial (k) or Satan, as the phrase here may be rendered; no, he always bid Satan, or anything of his, be gone, and get behind him, Mat 4:10. I hate the work of them that turn aside; from God, and from his law; from the paths of religion, truth, and virtue; and from the Gospel, and a profession of it; such are not fit for the kingdom of God, and in these God and Christ have no pleasure, Heb 10:38, it shall not cleave to me; neither the wicked thing, or thing of Belial, nor the work of apostasy; that is, he would have no familiarity nor fellowship with it; not come near it, nor connive at it, but hate and abhor it: the Jews said, an evil disease, or a thing of Belial, "cleaveth fast unto him", Psa 41:8, but they were mistaken. (k) "verbum Belijahal", Montanus; so Cocceius, Gejerus, Ainsworth.
Psalms 101:3
I Will Set No Worthless Thing before My Eyes
2I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. 3I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. 4A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil.
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Better Late Than Never
By Jim Cymbala3.3K30:07ConsequencesGEN 39:71KI 22:48PSA 34:17PSA 101:3PSA 121:11CO 6:192CO 6:14In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of decisions and the consequences that come with them. He shares a story of a Christian brother who made a series of bad decisions, starting with using drugs and eventually leading to a violent crime. The preacher highlights the importance of recognizing our blind spots and praying for God's guidance and deliverance from temptation. He also emphasizes God's grace and willingness to help us even when we make mistakes. The sermon serves as a reminder to be mindful of our choices and to seek God's wisdom in all aspects of our lives.
Uncompromising Holiness (Compilation)
By Compilations2.9K05:14CompilationPSA 101:3MAT 10:24JHN 15:18In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding wickedness and sin in our lives. He criticizes the entertainment industry, particularly television, for promoting immoral behavior and corrupting society. The speaker urges Christians to turn off the TV and instead seek God in prayer. He also highlights the fact that followers of Christ will face persecution and hatred from the world, but encourages them to remain steadfast in their faith and live a holy and uncompromising life. The sermon concludes with a question for the audience to reflect on their own choices and the importance of choosing holiness.
Personal Holiness - Part 1
By William MacDonald1.9K39:33HolinessGEN 39:121SA 3:1PSA 101:3PSA 119:9PSA 119:37PRO 4:23MAT 5:29In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking resolute action and exercising strict control over certain aspects of our lives. He specifically mentions the need to control television and movies, as they can be associated with sin and lower our spiritual temperature. The speaker references Bible verses such as Psalm 101:3 and 1 Samuel 3:1 to support his argument. He also shares personal experiences of being raised in a home where movies were prohibited and highlights the story of Joseph as an example of taking decisive action to resist temptation.
The Father Is a Watchman - Part 1
By Denny Kenaston1.7K07:10PSA 101:3PRO 22:61CO 15:33EPH 6:4PHP 4:8This sermon addresses the challenges faced by godly families in a world filled with various forms of entertainment, focusing on the negative impact of media like television, movies, modern toys, computer games, and reading material on children. It emphasizes the need for parents to be vigilant and discerning in what they allow their children to be exposed to, highlighting the dangers of desensitization to sin and the promotion of harmful behaviors and values.
Holiness to the Lord (Compilation)
By Compilations1.6K03:45CompilationPSA 101:3AMO 5:14In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for Christians to prioritize reading and loving the Bible over watching television. He highlights the danger of allowing sin to become our entertainment through TV shows and movies. The preacher urges believers to seek good and turn off the TV in order to seek God in prayer. He emphasizes the importance of holiness in the life of a Christian, stating that without holiness, no one can see the Lord. The preacher also addresses the issue of sin and the need for conviction, stating that many Christians have become comfortable with sin and need to pursue uncompromising holiness.
The Christians Hate Life
By Jack Hyles1.2K55:44LifePSA 101:3PRO 6:16AMO 5:21MAT 6:33ROM 12:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of teaching children to hate sin. He shares stories of individuals who have been affected by sin and highlights the need for guidance and support from Sunday school teachers, bus captains, and pastors. The preacher also mentions a personal experience of his daughter being accidentally knocked down by a car, using it as an example to illustrate the hatred towards sin. He concludes by referencing a story of a young boy calling out a woman for smoking, emphasizing the need for a strong stance against sin.
Responding to Mercy
By Jason Neil80255:33PSA 101:3PSA 119:371PE 2:16REV 15:3In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the greatness and marvelous works of the Lord, as mentioned in Revelation 15:3-4. The sermon then focuses on the proper response to God's goodness, highlighting the importance of worshiping and fearing Him. The preacher references Jeremiah 7:1-4 to highlight the need for reform and righteousness in the house of the Lord. The sermon concludes with a reminder from Romans 12, urging believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God and live as servants of Him. The sermon emphasizes the need to reflect God's goodness in our lives and avoid engaging in immoral or worthless activities.
Say Yes
By Carter Conlon49717:252CH 16:9PSA 101:3PRO 3:5ISA 6:8MAT 9:37LUK 9:23ACT 9:61CO 4:152TI 2:15JAS 1:22This sermon emphasizes the importance of saying 'yes' to God's calling, drawing inspiration from the life of David Wilkerson and the need for obedience and surrender to God's will. It highlights the impact of one person's obedience in starting Times Square Church and challenges listeners to be willing vessels for God's work, regardless of age or position, by simply saying 'yes' to His leading.
The Leaven of Wanting Your Own Way
By Phil Beach Jr.2644:47Christian LifeThe Dangers of Self-CenterednessSpiritual VigilancePSA 101:3PRO 14:12PRO 23:7MAT 24:122TI 4:3Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the dangers of pursuing our own way instead of God's, warning that this mindset leads to destruction and spiritual coldness. He references Proverbs 14:12 to illustrate that what seems right to us can ultimately lead to ruin. The sermon highlights a 'leaven' that has infiltrated the church, making it easier for believers to adopt a self-centered attitude, which can numb their love for God. Beach urges the congregation to be vigilant about their influences and surroundings, as they can either challenge or weaken their spiritual fervor. He calls for a return to sound doctrine and a commitment to living in a way that reflects true devotion to Christ.
Looking Unto Jesus
By A.B. Simpson0Spiritual FocusOvercoming TemptationPSA 101:3MAT 5:8ROM 12:22CO 10:5EPH 6:11PHP 4:8COL 3:2HEB 12:2JAS 4:71JN 2:15A.B. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of constantly looking unto Jesus, urging believers to turn their gaze away from evil and not allow their minds to dwell on it. He illustrates the importance of having spiritual 'eyelids' to shield oneself from the temptations and defilements of the world, likening them to a protective stockade. Simpson warns that exposure to evil can corrupt the soul, even without consent, and stresses that the remedy lies in a steadfast focus on Christ. He encourages believers to cultivate an inner vision of Jesus to maintain spiritual purity and strength.
The Christian's Hate Life
By Jack Hyles0PSA 101:3PSA 119:104PSA 119:113PSA 119:163PRO 6:16JER 44:4AMO 5:21ZEC 8:17Jack Hyles preaches on the necessity of having love accompanied by hate, emphasizing that true love cannot exist without hating its opposite. He explains that qualities like patience, courage, gentleness, and kindness must be paired with their potential opposites to be genuine. Hyles highlights the importance of hating what God hates, including quitting, false ways to Heaven, empty ritual, evil thoughts, lying, idolatry, vain thoughts, and pride. He encourages Christians to hate the societal evils that threaten their communities and personal sins that cause heartache.
The Ethics of Home-Decoration
By J.R. Miller0Moral InfluenceHome DecorationPSA 101:3PRO 4:23PRO 22:6MAT 5:141CO 15:33EPH 5:8PHP 4:8COL 3:21TH 5:211PE 1:15J.R. Miller emphasizes the ethical implications of home decoration, arguing that the environment in which children grow up significantly shapes their character and moral development. He asserts that homes should be adorned with beauty and purity, as these influences are absorbed by children and impact their future lives. Miller highlights the importance of selecting aesthetically pleasing and morally uplifting decorations, including art, to foster a nurturing atmosphere. He warns against the dangers of allowing impure or vulgar images in the home, as they can leave lasting negative impressions on young minds. Ultimately, he calls for a conscientious approach to home decoration that prioritizes the moral education of children.
(I) the Gospel of God's Great Love - Part 10 (The Destiny of the Damned)
By Robert Wurtz II0PSA 101:3PRO 4:14MAT 5:28ROM 6:23REV 21:27Robert Wurtz II delivers a powerful sermon on the solemn warnings of God and the distractions that prevent people from considering the consequences of their actions, using historical references like the Valley of Hinnom to illustrate the horrors of Hell. He emphasizes how Satan uses various means to drown out the voice of conscience and lead people astray, highlighting the importance of preparing for the consequences of sin. Wurtz explores the wisdom behind God's plan to eliminate sin and suffering by containing and destroying it, ensuring that heaven remains a place of purity and rest.
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By Jane Lead0PSA 27:5PSA 101:3PRO 3:23HEB 11:10Jane Lead preaches about the call to move away from polluted places and strive to behold the glory of the promised land for those who belong to the Lamb. She emphasizes the importance of fearing to tread in unstable places and instead recognizing our true home prepared for us, where we can walk in stability without fear or danger.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
set . . . eyes--as an example to be approved and followed. no wicked thing--literally, "word," plan or purpose of Belial (Psa 41:8). work of . . . aside--apostates. not cleave to me--I will not be implicated in it (compare Psa 1:1-3).
John Gill Bible Commentary
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes, Either the eyes of the body, which are the inlets of lust and are easily caught with objects that inflame the heart, and should be turned aside from beholding vanity; or the eyes of the mind; so the Targum, "I will not propose to my heart;'' or, as Kimchi, "in my thought'', that is, I will not set up an evil thing in my imagination, to dwell upon in my thoughts, and take delight and pleasure in meditating upon it; or set it before me, to imitate as a pattern, to work by, and copy after: Christ did not so; he set the Lord always before him, Psa 16:8, not anything of Belial (k) or Satan, as the phrase here may be rendered; no, he always bid Satan, or anything of his, be gone, and get behind him, Mat 4:10. I hate the work of them that turn aside; from God, and from his law; from the paths of religion, truth, and virtue; and from the Gospel, and a profession of it; such are not fit for the kingdom of God, and in these God and Christ have no pleasure, Heb 10:38, it shall not cleave to me; neither the wicked thing, or thing of Belial, nor the work of apostasy; that is, he would have no familiarity nor fellowship with it; not come near it, nor connive at it, but hate and abhor it: the Jews said, an evil disease, or a thing of Belial, "cleaveth fast unto him", Psa 41:8, but they were mistaken. (k) "verbum Belijahal", Montanus; so Cocceius, Gejerus, Ainsworth.