Back to Psalm 19. Where are we?
1. HIS PERFECT LAW RESTORES (v. 7a) = The Word of God is THE DIVINE TEACHER: The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: God’s truth that totally transforms, touching all of life, turning the whole person to God. SO THE WORD TEACHES . . .
2. HIS SURE TESTIMONY MAKES WISE (v. 7b) = The Word of God is THE DIVINE WITNESS: 9 the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. God’s testimony absolutely trustworthy making us skilled in the art of holy living. SO THE WORD TEACHES AND TESTIFIES . . .
3. HIS RIGHT STATUTES REJOICES (v. 8a) = The Word of God is THE DIVINE DIRECTIONS: The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart. God’s statutes giving directions to only secure place in the universe, causing great joy because we know what is absolutely right. SO THE WORD TEACHES AND TESTIFIES AND TURNS . . .
4. HIS PURE COMMANDMENTS ENLIGHTENS (v. 8b) = The Word of God is THE DIVINE DECREES: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. God’s commands giving a clear portrait of God’s non-optional absolutes, without any flaw bringing light on every area. . SO THE WORD TEACHES AND TESTIFIES AND TURNS AND TIES US THE GOD.
John Calvin of Geneva who wrote over four centuries ago on this very verse: “In the end of the verse, the Psalmist teaches that the commandment of God is pure, enlightening the eyes. By this, he gives us tacitly to understand that it is only in the commandments of God that we find the difference between good and evil laid down, and that it is in vain to seek it elsewhere since whatever men devise of themselves is more filth and refuse, corrupting the purity of the life. He farther intimates that men, with all their acuteness, are blind, and always wander in darkness, until they turn their eyes to the light of heavenly doctrine. Whence it follows, that none are truly wise but those who take God for their conductor and guide, following the path which he point out to them, and who are diligently seeking after the peace which he offers and presents by his word.”
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