While this is primarily designed to show all the posts in my current series of meditations on Psalm 119 one verse at a time, which started in November, 2024, it also includes any other posts that are tagged Psalm 119.
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Psalm 119:98 – Wiser
God’s laws offer wisdom, functioning optimally in our lives. Recognizing their value leads to improved living, much like understanding beneficial traffic laws for safety and order.
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Psalm 119:99 – Teachers
I reflect on teaching, emphasizing joy in students surpassing their teachers. Embracing their wisdom fosters growth, rather than insecurity, highlighting valuable teacher-student dynamics.
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Psalm 119:100 – More Understanding than the Elders
I use the story of Susanna in the Greek additions to Daniel as a basis to think about elders and wisdom.
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Psalm 119:101 – Evil Paths
I have kept my feet away from every evil pathso that I might keep your word. Too often we think of keeping from doing things that are wrong as a point-by-point effort. Make a list of things we shouldn’t do, and avoid those things. This can be a dangerous trap if undertaken independently of other…
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Psalm 119:102 – You Have Taught Me
I do not turn aside from your judgments,for you have taught me. A couple of days ago, meditating on Psalm 119:99, I discussed teachers. I mentioned the idea briefly of allowing the Holy Spirit to be the teacher. I want you to notice the form of this verse. The second half is not an accomplishment…
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Psalm 119:103 – Tasty & Sweet!
There are so many ways to encounter God’s Word, perhaps not involving words at all.
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Psalm 119:104 – Truth Matters
Truth is critical. Truth is our responsibility. Truth requires us to take control of what we take in. Truth requires us to take control of what we speak. Sometimes truth requires us to be silent in the absence of knowledge.
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Psalm 119:105 – Light
Light both physical and symbolizing God’s guidance.
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Psalm 119:106 – Determination
The value of setting high goals, but remembering grace when we inevitably don’t attain them.
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Psalm 119:108 – A Freewill Offering
What constitutes a freewill offering of our mouth to God?