Psalms 119:101

¹⁰⁰I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. ¹⁰¹I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. ¹⁰²I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.

Sermons

Taranaki Bible Conference January 19-2012 - 2 of 5 Sermons

Keith Daniel

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Summary

In this verse, the psalmist declares his commitment to obeying God's word by keeping himself from evil influences. He emphasizes the importance of guarding his thoughts and actions according to the teachings of the Lord. The psalmist's dedication to God's precepts serves as a model for believers to prioritize living in accordance with God's commands. This verse underscores the significance of intentional and disciplined living in alignment with God's truth to avoid straying from His ways.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Avoidance of sinful courses is both the effect and means of increasing in divine knowledge (compare Psa 19:10).

John Gill Bible Commentary

NUN.--The Fourteenth Part. NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,.... The same Solomon says of the law and commandment, the preceptive part of the word, Pro 6:23; and the Septuagint and Arabic versions render it "law" here. This shows a man what is his duty, both towards God and man; by it is the knowledge of sin: this informs what righteousness that is God requires of men; by the light of it a man sees his own deformity and infirmities, the imperfection of his obedience, and that he needs a better righteousness than his own to justify him in the sight of God; it is a rule of walk and conversation; it directs what to do, and how to walk. The Gospel part of the word is a great and glorious light; by which men come to have some knowledge of God in Christ, as a God gracious and merciful; of Christ, his person, offices, and grace; of righteousness, salvation, and eternal life by him; and it teaches men to live soberly, righteously, and godly. The whole Scripture is a light shining in a dark place; a lamp or torch to be carried in the hand of a believer, while he passes through this dark world; and is in the present state of imperfection, in which he sees things but darkly. This is the standard of faith and practice; by the light of this lamp the difference between true and false doctrine may be discerned; error and immorality may be reproved, and made manifest; the way of truth and godliness, in which a man should walk, is pointed out; and by means of it he may see and shun the stumbling blocks in his way, and escape falling into pits and ditches; it is a good light to walk and work by. The Targum is, "thy word is as a light that shines to my feet.'' It follows, and a light unto my path; the same thing in other words. Now it should be observed, that the word of God is only so to a man whose eyes are opened and enlightened by the Spirit of God, which is usually done by means of the word; for a lamp, torch, candle, or any other light are of no use to a blind man.