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Psalms 119:45
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
To freedom from reproach, when imbued with God's truth, there is added "great boldness in the faith" [Ti1 3:13], accompanied with increasing delight in the holy law itself, which becomes an element of happiness.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And I will delight myself in thy commandments,.... In perusing and practising them; which I have loved; a good man loves the law of God, and the commandments of Christ, and delights in them after the inward man.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
We may observe in these verses, 1. What David experienced of an affection to the law of God: "I seek thy precepts, Psa 119:45. I desire to know and do my duty, and consult thy word accordingly; I do all I can to understand what the will of the Lord is and to discover the intimations of his mind. I seek thy precepts, for I have loved them, Psa 119:47, Psa 119:48. I not only give consent to them as good, but take complacency in them as good for me." All that love God love his government and therefore love all his commandments. 2. What he expected from this. Five things he promises himself here in the strength of God's grace: - (1.) That he should be free and easy in his duty: "I will walk at liberty, freed from that which is evil, not hampered with the fetters of my own corruptions, and free to that which is good, doing it not by constraint, but willingly." The service of sin is perfect slavery; the service of God is perfect liberty. Licentiousness is bondage to the greatest of tyrants; conscientiousness is freedom to the meanest of prisoners, Joh 8:32, Joh 8:36; Luk 1:74, Luk 1:75. (2.) That he should be bold and courageous in his duty: I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings. Before David came to the crown kings were sometimes his judges, as Saul, and Achish; but, if he were called before them to give a reason of the hope that was in him, he would speak of God's testimonies, and profess to build his hope upon them and make them his council, his guards, his crown, his all. We must never be afraid to own our religion, though it should expose us to the wrath of kings, but speak of it as that which we will live and die by, like the three children before Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 3:16; Act 4:20. After David came to the crown kings were sometimes his companions; they visited him and he returned their visits; but he did not, in complaisance to them, talk of every thing but religion, for fear of affronting them and making his conversation uneasy to them. No; God's testimonies shall be the principal subject of his discourse with the kings, not only to show that he was not ashamed of his religion, but to instruct them in it and bring them over to it. It is good for kings to hear of God's testimonies, and it will adorn the conversation of princes themselves to speak of them. (3.) That he should be cheerful and pleasant in his duty (Psa 119:47): "I will delight myself in thy commandments, in conversing with them, in conforming to them. I will never be so well pleased with myself as when I do that which is pleasing to God." The more delight we take in the service of God the nearer we come to the perfection we aim at. (4.) That he should be diligent and vigorous in his duty: I will lift up my hands to thy commandments, which denotes not only a vehement desire towards them (Psa 143:6) - "I will lay hold of them as one afraid of missing them, or letting them go;" but a close application of mind to the observance of them - "I will lay my hands to the command, not only to praise it, but practise it; nay, I will lift up my hands to it, that is, I will put forth all the strength I have to do it." The hands that hang down, through sloth and discouragement, shall be lifted up, Heb 12:12. (5.) That he should be thoughtful and considerate in his duty (Psa 119:48): "I will meditate in thy statutes, not only entertain myself with thinking of them as matters of speculation, but contrive how I may observe them in the best manner." By this it will appear that we truly love God's commandments, if we apply both our minds and our hands to them.
Psalms 119:45
Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
44I will always obey Your law, forever and ever. 45And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts. 46I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
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How Much Is Your-Bible Worth?
By Warren Wiersbe9.7K45:51ScripturesPSA 119:1PSA 119:9PSA 119:45PSA 119:50PSA 119:165ROM 6:23ROM 15:4In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of treasuring and prioritizing the Word of God. He shares personal anecdotes about the challenges of waking up in the morning and relates it to the need for spiritual discipline. The speaker discusses the concept of watches in the night and how the psalmist meditates on God's word during these times. He warns against the temptation of worldly possessions and shares examples from the Bible, such as Achan and Saul, who prioritized spoil over God's word and suffered consequences. The speaker encourages listeners to value the Word of God above all else, as it provides guidance and freedom in life.
The Unction of the Holy One
By J.C. Philpot0PSA 119:45LUK 19:10ROM 15:162CO 5:172PE 1:31JN 2:20J.C. Philpot preaches about the importance of having an unction from the Holy One, emphasizing how this anointing softens, penetrates, and spreads through the soul, leading to a deep knowledge of oneself, God's law, Scriptures, Jesus, pardon, liberty in the gospel, and heavenly home. He highlights that this unction brings about spiritual transformation, making eternal things precious, ordinances blessed, and the people of God highly valued. Philpot stresses that without this anointing, all is dark and confused, but with it, all is clear, blessed, and filled with spiritual understanding and joy.
Freedom, Personal and Moral
By Olin Alfred Curtis0PSA 119:45ISA 61:1JHN 8:32JHN 8:36ROM 6:182CO 3:17GAL 5:1GAL 5:13JAS 1:251PE 2:16Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the intrinsic connection between personal freedom and moral responsibility, emphasizing the intuitive sense of freedom and responsibility in self-consciousness and moral decision-making. He highlights the importance of personal loyalty and the necessity of volitional freedom for the development of heroic moral character. Curtis explores the concept of error in the world and argues that personal freedom is crucial for rational thought and the pursuit of truth, countering determinism as a scheme of unfaith in humanity and divine justice.
Auricular Confession
By Ian Paisley0PSA 119:45ISA 61:1MAT 6:14JHN 8:32ROM 12:22CO 3:17GAL 5:1EPH 4:32JAS 5:161JN 1:9Ian Paisley passionately denounces the Papal system's practice of Auricular Confession, highlighting its origins in deception and tyranny, emphasizing how it deviates from the teachings of the ancient world and the Word of God. He exposes the dangers and falsehoods perpetuated by the priesthood through the Confessional, leading to moral degradation, manipulation, and the suppression of personal liberty. Paisley warns against the restoration of Auricular Confession in the British Isles, urging individuals to resist this system that exalts priests while degrading the people, ultimately calling for its eradication from the land.
True and False Religion
By Charles Finney0The Danger of LegalismTrue Liberty in ChristPSA 119:45MAT 11:28JHN 8:36ROM 6:18ROM 8:12CO 3:17GAL 5:1PHP 4:4JAS 1:251JN 5:3Charles Finney addresses the distinction between true and false religion, emphasizing that many people practice a form of religion that is merely a yoke of bondage rather than a source of genuine liberty. He explains that true liberty is found in a relationship with Christ, characterized by love and joy, rather than legalistic observance. Finney warns against the Judaizers who sought to combine legalism with Christianity, asserting that true faith is based solely on justification by faith. He encourages believers to examine their hearts and ensure that their faith is not a burdensome obligation but a joyful expression of love for God. Ultimately, he calls for a return to the freedom that comes from Christ, urging listeners to reject the chains of false religion.
Letter 190.
By James Bourne0PSA 86:15PSA 92:14PSA 119:45GAL 2:202TI 2:9James Bourne reflects on the spiritual liberty found in Christ, emphasizing Luther's words on the Epistle to the Galatians about the inestimable love of Christ who gave Himself for sinners. Bourne shares his personal experience of feeling the precious love of Christ, which removes fears and misgivings, leading to a sense of freedom and peace. Despite facing battles against the world, the flesh, and the devil, Bourne finds solace in the unbinding power of the Word of God that softens his spirit in prayer and reveals God's mercy and long-suffering. He praises the faithfulness of fellow believers like Mr. Dore, highlighting the spiritual vitality that comes from making the Lord one's refuge, bringing forth fruit even in old age.
The Rising of the Day Star
By J.C. Philpot0PSA 119:45PRO 4:18ISA 1:17HOS 14:1EPH 5:13HEB 13:5JAS 1:232PE 1:19J.C. Philpot preaches about the progression of faith in the soul, starting with the acknowledgment of darkness and the need to heed the sure Word of prophecy, leading to the dawn of a general sense of God's mercy, then the arising of the day star with a particular promise applied to the heart, and finally the Sun of righteousness shining with healing in His wings, bringing personal revelation and assurance of salvation. He emphasizes that though faith may lead to different experiences, it is the same faith working in various ways, like the eye seeing different objects or the hand touching different textures.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
To freedom from reproach, when imbued with God's truth, there is added "great boldness in the faith" [Ti1 3:13], accompanied with increasing delight in the holy law itself, which becomes an element of happiness.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And I will delight myself in thy commandments,.... In perusing and practising them; which I have loved; a good man loves the law of God, and the commandments of Christ, and delights in them after the inward man.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
We may observe in these verses, 1. What David experienced of an affection to the law of God: "I seek thy precepts, Psa 119:45. I desire to know and do my duty, and consult thy word accordingly; I do all I can to understand what the will of the Lord is and to discover the intimations of his mind. I seek thy precepts, for I have loved them, Psa 119:47, Psa 119:48. I not only give consent to them as good, but take complacency in them as good for me." All that love God love his government and therefore love all his commandments. 2. What he expected from this. Five things he promises himself here in the strength of God's grace: - (1.) That he should be free and easy in his duty: "I will walk at liberty, freed from that which is evil, not hampered with the fetters of my own corruptions, and free to that which is good, doing it not by constraint, but willingly." The service of sin is perfect slavery; the service of God is perfect liberty. Licentiousness is bondage to the greatest of tyrants; conscientiousness is freedom to the meanest of prisoners, Joh 8:32, Joh 8:36; Luk 1:74, Luk 1:75. (2.) That he should be bold and courageous in his duty: I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings. Before David came to the crown kings were sometimes his judges, as Saul, and Achish; but, if he were called before them to give a reason of the hope that was in him, he would speak of God's testimonies, and profess to build his hope upon them and make them his council, his guards, his crown, his all. We must never be afraid to own our religion, though it should expose us to the wrath of kings, but speak of it as that which we will live and die by, like the three children before Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 3:16; Act 4:20. After David came to the crown kings were sometimes his companions; they visited him and he returned their visits; but he did not, in complaisance to them, talk of every thing but religion, for fear of affronting them and making his conversation uneasy to them. No; God's testimonies shall be the principal subject of his discourse with the kings, not only to show that he was not ashamed of his religion, but to instruct them in it and bring them over to it. It is good for kings to hear of God's testimonies, and it will adorn the conversation of princes themselves to speak of them. (3.) That he should be cheerful and pleasant in his duty (Psa 119:47): "I will delight myself in thy commandments, in conversing with them, in conforming to them. I will never be so well pleased with myself as when I do that which is pleasing to God." The more delight we take in the service of God the nearer we come to the perfection we aim at. (4.) That he should be diligent and vigorous in his duty: I will lift up my hands to thy commandments, which denotes not only a vehement desire towards them (Psa 143:6) - "I will lay hold of them as one afraid of missing them, or letting them go;" but a close application of mind to the observance of them - "I will lay my hands to the command, not only to praise it, but practise it; nay, I will lift up my hands to it, that is, I will put forth all the strength I have to do it." The hands that hang down, through sloth and discouragement, shall be lifted up, Heb 12:12. (5.) That he should be thoughtful and considerate in his duty (Psa 119:48): "I will meditate in thy statutes, not only entertain myself with thinking of them as matters of speculation, but contrive how I may observe them in the best manner." By this it will appear that we truly love God's commandments, if we apply both our minds and our hands to them.