2024 Feb 01-Mar 04 (Rtn 01-33) (4) Psalm 119 Commentary
Michael JMA Camelangemy (f. Joshua M.) • February 5, 2024
2024 Feb 02-Mar 05 (Pes 01-33) (4) Psalm 119 Commentary
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(Mon/Lun) Added (4) Ps119[9], S21A.
MON/LUN (10:41 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[9], Stanza 21A, verses 161-164.
(Wed) Added (4) Ps119[8], S20B.
WED (10:01 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Stanza 20B, verses 157-160.
(Mon) Added (4) Ps119[7], S20A.
MON (10:12 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 20A, verses 153-156.
(Wed) Added (4) Ps119[6], Preview 6, S20-22.
WED (9:59 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Preview 6, of the concluding Stanzas 20-22.
(Mon) Added (4) Ps119[5], Review 5, S15-19.
MON (10:33 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Review 5 of Stanzas 15-19.
(Wed) Added (4) Ps119[4], S19B.
WED (9:58 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], Stanza 19B, verses 149-152.
(Mon/Teu) Added (4) Ps119[3], S19A.
MON/TEU (9:55,58 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Stanza 19A, verses 145-148.
(Wed) Added (4) Ps119[2], S18B. Update.
WED (9:50 am; 1:01 pm) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 18B, verses 141-144.
(Mon) Added (4) Ps119[1], S18A.
MON (10 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[1], Stanza 18A.
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PSALM 119/5#13 COMMENTARY
PSALM 119 STANZA 18A
Stanza 18 Theme: IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy lawl. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined?
Stanza 18A:
137 You are righteous, O Jehovoez, And your judgements are fair.
138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it
137 You are righteous, O Jehovoez, And your judgements are fair.
'ALL HIS WAYS ARE JUSTICE' Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovoez. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own." May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
APPRECIATE TRUSTWORTHY REMINDERS. We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's lawl through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
THEY FORGOT YOUR WORDS. Psalm 69:9, written by David, says regarding God: "For sheer zeal for your house has eaten me up, And the very reproaches of those reproaching you have fallen upon me." Thus, as David stood up for true worship, he did receive some reproach from adversaries. Likewise here we find expressed zeal for true worship. Some of God's "words" that his adversaries may have forgotten were words about God's love and mercy, and God's warnings against such things as lies, stealing and slander. These things can cause much harm and are "detestable" to God, and have undesirable consequences. Proverbs 6:12 speaks of a "good-for-nothing man" walking with "crookedness of speech, winking with his eye, making signs with his foot, making indications with his fingers. 14 Perverseness is in his heart. He is fabricating something bad all the time. He keeps sending out merely contentions. 15 That is why suddenly there will come his disaster; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no healing." This strong warning is there, though, so that such a one may repent before meeting such an end--a changed person may be the start of a new life that truly honors God! May such warnings be appreciated by all, remembering that God "is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
WONDERFUL AND RELIABLE WORDS. It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist David saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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PSALM 119 (5#13) COMMENTARY
PSALM 119 STANZA 18B
Stanza 18 Theme: IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy lawl. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined, and how is it that God's lawl is truth?
Stanza 18B:
141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your lawl is truth.
143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
HOPE IN GOD. Despite a future king, the psalmist's hardships and treatment cause him to become hated by some, and to feel lowly. Yet he continued to hope in God, refusing to leave off God's orders, or most serious and urgent commands. His genuine faith and hope was evidenced by godly obedience. May each one likewise manifest deep trust in God and His lawl, primarily through Christ, to help or cope with trials, as well as prevent many difficulties caused by poor decisions.
142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your lawl is truth.
THE WAY OF ETERNITY. God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right lawls and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Je'hovoez' loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine lawl is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoez'z "law IS truth."
143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
DEVELOP ENDURANCE. While the psalmist was hoping to be saved from his adversaries, who may have been seeking to interfere with his doing God's will, he was nevertheless determined to do so, obeying God's word. (v. 94,112). Even after experiencing a time of peace from wrongdoers, it's clear that he still knew hardships could come. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Je'hovoez' rescues him from them all." Thus he was willing to experience "distress and difficulty" if God chose to allow it, and he would remain ever "fond of God's commandments." May we come to share such determination, looking forward to eventual true peace and prosperity among mankind.
144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
ENJOY SPIRITUAL SUSTAINMENT. How will such genuine peace be maintained throughout eternity? God can see to it that his people receive occasional reminders, however often He considers it necessary. Recall Jo-shuaz' said "It is written, 'Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoez'z mouth.'" (MATth 4:4). Just as we need and enjoy regular food, so we may likewise enjoy regular spiritual sustainment. As we grow in understanding, we can appreciate even more the need for the reminders Jehovoez gives, and how essential they are to life.
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PSALM 119 COMMENTARY
PSALM 119 STANZA 19A
Stanza 19 Theme: CALL UPON JEHOVOEZ WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY
In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoez He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
Stanza 19A
145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoez. Your regulanes I will observe.
146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoez. Your regulanes [governing or authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
TRUE, LIVING FAITH NOT MERE BELIEF. Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoez regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
LIFE OWED TO GOD. Romans 10:13 quotes Joel 2:32 in saying: “13 For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovoez will be saved.” To be saved by God, should not this calling be as in the previous verse—whole-heartedly? The psalmist thus again expresses his determination to obey God, saying he will keep God’s reminders. He realizes that we owe God our life, and thus our obedience, and he does not want his life or salvation to somehow be in vain. As expressed in a later verse (v.152), God has established His reminders to last forever—thus may we be in the habit of calling on Je'hovoez', seeking His guidance and expressing appreciation for the reminders He gives us regularly, for our eternal happiness and benefit!
147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
FAITH AND PERSISTENCE FOR SUPPORT. If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovoez for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Joshuaz' gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. The lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
PONDER GOD'S WORD, TO APPLY IT. Here the psalmist was evidently in the habit of opening his eyes early, “that [he could] ponder over [God’s] saying.” How refreshing and beneficial God’s word is to us! Recall the writer of Psalm 1 stated: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the word of Jehovoez, And he reads His word in an undertone day and night.” This expression means pondering God’s word, reflecting upon it’s application to one’s own life. The result: “3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we likewise make time to reflect on, or ponder, God’s word, to make beneficial application to our life, including our dealings with family members and others. We also ponder God's word as we consider how best to handle the situations that come up each day, trusting God's word, direction, or instructions.
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PSALM 119 STANZA 19B
Stanza 19 Theme: CALL UPON JEHOVOEZ WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY.
We’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoez He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
Stanza 19B:
149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoez, preserve me alive according to your justice.
150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your lawl.
151 You are near, O Jehovoez, And all your commandments are truth.
152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoez, preserve me alive according to your justice.
JEHOVOEZ HEARS PEOPLE OF ALL SORTS. God’s “loyal love” does move Him to be the exclusive “Hearer of prayer.” Psalm 65:2 says in full: “ 2 O Hearer of prayer, to you people of all sorts will come.” People from all walks of life can respond to Jehovoez’z word, and turn to Him, learning to “draw close to” Him. He in turn, will draw close to us (James 4:8). Still, God loved us first, by creating us with many abilities to derive much happiness in life, and by sending His Son to offer sacrifice for sin. Romans 5:8 says “8 But God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” In doing so, God has demonstrated great kindness, even “undeserved kindness” or grace, for which we should be duly grateful. The psalmist once again pleads to be preserved alive, in harmony with God’s just and fair ways. He had great faith that Je'hovoez' is able to rescue him from distress or hardship. May we do our best to please God, having faith while seeking obedience fully, as we grow in discernment and understanding.
150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your lawl.
GUARD COMPANIONSHIP. While some may “come near” to us in some way, we should be careful to guard our closest associations. God’s word warns us, at 1Corinthians 15:33, “Don’t let anyone fool you. ‘Bad companions make a good person bad.’ (NIRV). Those engaging in “shameful conduct” are described in NIV as “those who devise evil schemes.” In doing so, they reveal themselves to be “far away from [God’s] lawl.” We need to help people to appreciate God’s lawl through Christ as life-sustaining and vital to good inner peace and friendships. Still, we can easily be corrupted by seeking to please those who are not inclined to view God’s word or lawl in that way. May we treasure good companions, who are humbly willing to submit to God’s ways, desiring to please God along with us.
151 You are near, O Jehovoez, And all your commandments are truth.
"REALLY FIND HIM" We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovoez—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Je'hovoez' is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his descendants.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
"THE DEPTH OF GOD'S...WISDOM" How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoez God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of divine truth, as well as any further revealed will of Jehovoez, on into eternity.
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PSALM 119/5Ps13 REVIEW 5 STANZAS 15-19
STANZA 15 Theme: REMAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF GOD'S JUDGEMENTS.
The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
113 I care about the halfhearted ones, But I love your word.
AIM TO LOVE THE GIVER EVEN MORE THAN HIS GIFTS. (113) The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can mean to 'love less', 'like', or 'care about'. Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s word. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. The psalmist recognized God’s word as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping it. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly revering God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 37:11).
118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
PROVEN DIVINELY INSPIRED. (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1JOhn 4:8; PSalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of their divine inspiration, moving them to keep His word. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas, or ideas they've heard, above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory or prominence, though perhaps thinking humans will benefit. May such ones come to their senses, considering abundant evidence of God's loving creative works making life possible, with wondrous beauty! And may we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
Stanza 16 Theme: PROVE A LOYAL SERVANT OF GOD, BY PRACTICING WHAT IS JUST AND RIGHT.
All 8 of these verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and right. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
*121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
STRIVE FOR BLAMELESS INTEGRITY. (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Joshuaz' said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Lawl or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Lawl until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow this example of righteousness and keep such inspired commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
*122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous (defying your lawl) not oppress me.
FAITHFUL ENDURANCE, HOLDING FIRMLY. (:122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in the present world, He can look after our welfare, our long-term welfare spiritually and otherwise—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones, with a view toward eternal life. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones (defying God's law), at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your word, I would have perished in my troubles.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been troubled, So that I may learn your regulanes.” And he said: “67 Before I was troubled, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s lawl and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and right,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, lawl-breaking oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jeohvoez, that your judgements are righteous And that you have troubled me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (PSalm 37:9-11; 2PEter 3:13).
125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
OBEYING GOD, PRAY FOR DIVINE UNDERSTANDING. (:125) Proving a loyal “servant” of Jehovoez, by seeking what is just and right, with good judgement and discernment, he therefore could receive from God more divine understanding. This quality involves seeing the big picture of something, particularly regarding divine knowledge, along with all it’s pieces, and how they interrelate to make the whole of it. What's the point of seeking all understanding of things, without also learning to discern true knowledge from false, or what is good from bad, as clarified by God, so as to use the knowledge gained in the most beneficial way? Having both, the psalmist considered this quality essential to knowing God’s reminders. God’s reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, keeping His lawl. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
LOVING GOD'S COMMANDS MEANS LIFE. (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, and which he was not seeking to part with, nevertheless he placed a higher priority on God’s word or lawl that serves to promote wise and happy living. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Joshuaz' showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, it is made clear that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Wealth.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His lawl more than what money could buy, but was in no way against using money in ways that truly benefit others, respecting God 's commandments. Thus, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. But eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, learning God’s word and lawl, having faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
Stanza 17 Theme: GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR.
These verses express love for various aspects of God’s word, including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s word?
129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
GOD'S REMINDERS BENEFIT US. Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovoez, not doing so out of morbid fear of torment if he failed to obey, such as promoted by the teaching of "hellfire" adopted from Greek philosophy. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where a genuine truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those having such faith in God and His word, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found these reminders to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s lawl by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the untainted milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
*130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the [naive].
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. (:130) As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten people to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained, all may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing genuine listeners to become “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of God and Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
*132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
RIGHT MOTIVATION. (:132) “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor above our own (1COri 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, may rightly receive honor for good works, should we not likewise at times acknowledge the God whose blessing made it possible?!
136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your word.
THE VALUE OF GOD'S WORD. Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His word through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoez God’z desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s lawl: “7 The lawl of Jehovoez is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoez is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoez are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoez is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The godly fear of Jehovoez is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoez are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
Stanza 18 Theme: IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy word. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined?
*137 You are righteous, O Jehovoez, And your judgements are fair.
"ALL HIS WAYS ARE JUSTICE" Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovoez. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he." May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1JOhn 4:8; 5:3; JAMes 1:17).
138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
APPRECIATE TRUSTWORTHY REMINDERS. We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's lawl through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
*140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
WONDERFUL AND RELIABLE WORDS. It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist David saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your word is truth.
THE WAY OF ETERNITY. God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoez loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine word is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jeohvoez'z "word IS truth." What has come to be known as the Mosaic Lawl can be understood in Christian light, and often applied in a different, or figurative way. Of course Jesus gave commands that, when kept, enable a richer, and even more heartfelt obedience to God's lawl. (MATth 5:17-20; JERem 31:31-34). Thus God's word and Christ's instructions should be treasured as guiding all of mankind to an eternally peaceful world of right and just living!
Stanza 19 Theme: CALL UPON JEHOVOEZ WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY.
In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoez He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoez. Your regulanes [governing or authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
TRUE, LIVING FAITH NOT MERE BELIEF. (:145) Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoez regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is determined to please the God of love. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
FAITH AND PERSISTENCE FOR SUPPORT. If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovoez for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Joshuaz' gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. The lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
151 You are near, O Jehovoez, And all your commandments are truth.
"REALLY FIND HIM" We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovoez—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Je'hovoez' is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his descendants.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
"THE DEPTH OF GOD'S...WISDOM" How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoez God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of God and divine truth, as also any further revealed will of Jehovoez, on into eternity.
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PSALM 119 PREVIEW 6
* This verse commentary included in Review 6
** This commentary also included in FINAL Review
STANZA 20 THEME: GOD CAN RESCUE UPRIGHT, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS CROOKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
This group of 8 verses contrasts the upright from the crooked, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
Stanza 20:
153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your lawl.
**154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
**155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your regulanes.
**156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoez. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
*158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
STANZA 21 THEME: NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAWL, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
This group of 8 verses build appreciation for God's word, with reasons to keep it, and some blessings for doing so.
Stanza 21:
161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in ause of your words.
162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great treasure.
*163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your lawl.
*164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
**165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your lawl; Nothing can make them stumble.
*166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoez, And I observe your commandments.
167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
**168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
STANZA 22 THEME: JEHOVOEZ WORTHY OF PRAISE, GOD OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WILLING TO BE TAUGHT HIS LAWL.
This group of 8 verses concludes the entire psalm in a stirring way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His lawl. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist David, and all such loyal ones.
Stanza 22:
169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoez. According to your word, make me understand.
*170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
*171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your instructions.
**172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
**173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovoez, And I am fond of your lawl.
**175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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PSALM 119 COMMENTARY
PSALM 119 STANZA 20A
STANZA 20 THEME: GOD CAN RESCUE UPRIGHT, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
This group of 8 verses contrasts the upright from the treacherous, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
Stanza 20A:
153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your lawl.
154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your instructions.
156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoez. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your lawl.
PLEASE GOD, LOOK TO HIM. "Affliction" or trouble here may be considered as “suffering of sustained hardship or extreme emotional distress.” Can Jehovoez rescue one experiencing this? 9 God’s word says, at 2Peter 2:9-10, “So, then, Jehovoez knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be ceased on the day of judgement, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority. Daring and self-willed, they are not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” Many would acknowledge that we have come through a threatening Coronavirus pandemic period in which both innocent and unrighteous have died, but also with many "unrighteous" having changed their outlook and their lives to be more God-fearing. A resurrection is yet future, first of upright persons of faith (Acts 24:15). The psalmist appeals to Je'hovoez' for rescue on the basis of not forgetting His lawl. That also means he would not defile the flesh of others or despise authority. While courageous for what is right, he is not self-willed, but pleases God, and refuses to slander God’s loyal servants, or others, for that matter.
154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
JOSHUAZ' SAVED FROM REPROACH. Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovoez defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not realizing or not yet caring about the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Joshuaz' to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him and His Son!
155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your instructions.
GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR SALVATION. Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and persistently seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The crooked, or wrongdoers, are showing themselves uninterested in such a search, not realizing it's significance or benefit--wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoez. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
JEHOVOEZ'Z PATIENCE AND MERCY GREAT. Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all wrongdoers: “6 Search for Jehovoez while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the crooked man leave his way And the corrupt man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoez, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoez, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered as though too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--Pro01:4) Matthew 5-7 (the "Sermon on the Mount") adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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PSALM 119 COMMENTARY
STANZA 20 THEME: GOD CAN RESCUE UPRIGHT, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS, BUT GREAT IN MERCY
Stanza 20B:
157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
PERSECUTORS OR ADVERSARIES. Notice the psalmist distinguishes his persecutors from his adversaries. Apparently, not all who are persecuting him does he believe to be those considering themselves enemies. David once expressed: "I am for peace, but when I speak, They are for war." (PSalm 120:7). Like many Christians today, David typically looked for the good in people. Some may genuinely be seeking to do right, but are misled perhaps by some prominent ones who should be a good influence on others. Nevertheless while the number of these at that time are “many,” Je'hovoez' has not abandoned him. The psalmist continues to keep God’s reminders faithfully. Whatever challenges we may face in serving Jehovoez, may we continue to uphold His lawl, especially His orders, and loving the reminders we receive to keep His lawl constantly before us. (v.44)
158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
AVOID TREACHERY, REMAIN LOYAL. Such “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s day, Jehovoez was hurt by even the people of Judah, for dealing treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovoez explains: “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovoez with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovoez has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving Jehovoez to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Satan's influence may have also been a factor. They needed to humbly return to serve the true God, Jehovoez, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts and marriages. By helping each other keep God first in life, He with His spirit can help you or respond to your pleas to maintain a strong marriage. May we likewise avoid treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovoez. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
SEEK GOD'S LOYAL LOVE. The psalmist loves God’s orders, for they help him stay focused on doing Jehovoez’z will wholeheartedly, and maintaining his close relationship with God. He knows his love for God is well-founded, appreciating God’s tremendous love for His human children, especially for those proving loyal to Him. On this basis, he seeks Jehovoez’z help to be ‘preserved alive’—to come out of his trials with his life and godly reputation intact. Thus Jehovoez would preserve him alive, as evidently promised, primarily in a spiritual way. (v.116). Of course, the psalmist eventually did die, but for any who do die faithfully, surely the resurrection hope is God’s assurance to them of their reward leading to eternal life. Such ones are alive in God’s memory, and He “yearns” to restore them to life. As Job of old recognized, at Job 14:15: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.” With faith in Christ, Jehosha or Jesus said to Martha, regarding the time we’re living: “25 ...I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." How vital that all learn Christ’s instructions, that this teaching and example may be faithfully followed!
160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
BLESSED BY JEHOVOEZ, THE GOD OF TRUTH. Yes, Jehovoez is the “God of truth.” Thus His word is in harmony with the God who hates a lie. (TITus 1:2; PROve 6:16-19). His judgements are “true and righteous.” In Isaiah 65, Jehovoez warns of judgement against those choosing to ignore Him—choosing to serve instead gods of “Good luck” and “Destiny.” (This does not rule out playing a lottery, or being entertained with games of chance, where greed is not practiced.) "15...But his own servants he will call by another name; 16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth, And anyone who swears an oath in the earth Will swear by the God of truth. For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation.” New Jerusalem encompasses those ruling with Christ in God’s Kingdom. (REVel 21:1-5). May all put faith, or deep trust, in God and His firstborn Son, following the truth of God’s word, toward an eternity of happiness and peace, in a new world of righteousness—the framework of a happy, successful life, family, and community that accords with God’s right ways and standards! (2PEter 3:13)
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Repeating Mar 06/Pes 01
PSALM 119 STANZA 21A
STANZA 21 THEME: NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAWL, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
This group of 8 verses build appreciation for God's lawl, with reasons to keep it, and some blessings for doing so.
Stanza 21A:
161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in ause of your words.
162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great treasure.
163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your lawl.
164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in ause of your words.
GOD'S AUSOME WORDS. The truths that God reveals in His Word really are ause-inspiring! The wise guidance He gives truly is for our lasting benefit, as time has proven to many men and women of faith. There is even much history written in advance, that God Himself foreknew or could cause to be fulfilled in exact detail. The experience of persecution is at times possible by those loving God, until His Kingdom steps in to eventually eliminate the reproach of people of God. Paul wrote to Timothy, at 2Timothy 3:12: “12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus or Joshuaz' will also be persecuted.” He said: “10 “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” And regarding promises from God Himself, Isaiah 25:8 says: “8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoez will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoez himself has spoken it.” May we likewise be in ause of God’s words of promise, wisdom, and comfort, looking forward to the promised blessings of His new world of righteousness and peace.
162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great treasure.
REJOICE IN TREASURED SAYINGS. God’s word is really a treasure trove of fascinating truths and nuggets of wisdom. As we investigate, searching for such treasures, we may rejoice at what we find and can utilize in our lives! Notice, for instance, the sage advice of Proverbs 14:15, where we read: “15 The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step.” Do we not find caution is needed each day, to be careful with what we hear, so as not to be misled? The foresighted prudent one gives thoughtful attention before investing belief in something that may not be entirely true. We are constantly being bombarded with messages telling us something we may need or should believe. Often it really is true, or the messages are presented in a truthful, considerate manner. Other times, not so much. When sending forth his disciples to preach, Joshuaz' encouraged them to be “cautious as serpents, and yet innocent as doves.” (MATth 10:16). Of course, he was not telling them to be like an opposer of God, as the “original serpent.” Rather, the virtue of cautiousness, being careful before taking a step we would later regret, was the focus. This would be balanced by courage and faith, or deep trust in God, being willing to boldly stand up for divine truth and what is right, proving “innocent as doves.” May we rejoice at the truths we may continue to explore and discover in God’s treasured Word, the Holy Bible.
163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your lawl.
'HATE WHAT IS BAD' Clearly, the focus of this verse is not the person who may have spoken falsely, but on the falsehood itself—the act of lying or “stretching the truth,” as the saying goes. How much better to seek to maintain God’s view of people, aiming to hate the wrong itself, and still have love for imperfect humanity, many of whom wish to do right, and have a struggle against bad influences and imperfect tendencies. Psalm 97:10 says: “10 O you who love Jehovoez, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the corrupt.” As we cultivate a high regard for God, “revering” Him, we come to hate what He hates, seeking to please Him fully. Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The ause of Jehovoez means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and egopride and the evil way and twisted speech.” May we learn what is bad in God’s eyes, that we may come to hate it as He does, gaining understanding of people, of the big picture and it’s pieces, to see why God warns us against some badness, confident that He knows what is truly best for us, and warns us to protect us and others from some physical or spiritual harm. Also, we need discernment, to see the difference between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and so on. We may humbly appeal to Je'hovoez' for the ability to grasp these qualities, that our godly wisdom may grow, along with our relationship with God.
164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
JEHOVOEZ NEVER UNJUST. Truly, Jehovoez is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of God, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act crookedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he.” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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Between Winchester, Virginia, and hopefully, Washington D.C., having confidence that our thankful trust in God will not fail to inspire us to the peace He has purposed via His Kingdom!
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1-3) Shorthand: ETH09A3: Important Note, (2A) PS, Ps067. / 07A1: (2B) SW-1, (3) PR-A(9.1), New blogpost 1. / NOTES : (y.B25,oC21 Sun 8:16; 9:23,27,31 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2A) Psalm 67, A Plea for God's Blessing On Earth. I believe I had interference from talking up the holiday as Christ's Family Weekend on the website this year, although many still likely heard, for Dec 27th and 28th; there is strong reason for caution, due to God's blessing potentially being removed from Dec 25. Some prophecies were fulfilled in recent years, including one about Job's cursing of the day of his birth, which both was historically Dec 25 and whose life foreshadowed Christ in some ways, prophetically. When God's blessing is on a day, He has often protected people from danger; For years now Jesus above (AzGod) has been saving thousands of lives weekly traveling roadways for instance. It is acknowledged that this went so misunderstood this year, without realizing a completely acceptable alternative in Christ's Family Weekend, but God and Jesus Christ above still have made clear that safe travel cannot be guaranteed for Dec 25. Why not open some gifts on the evening of the 24th, and save the rest for Christ's Family Weekend, on the 27th and 28th, good days for traveling to family, etc. for the same. To the extent that we do such things, we will please both God and Christ, showing faith in their word. Be careful what you do on the 25th, seeking God's approval, and pray about the matter if there are already plans made on that day. (y.B24,oC20 Sat 6:08; 7:16; 8:55 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! New blogpost 1, with (3) Proverbs A, chapter 9, verses 1-6, PR-A(9.1) . Also, posted a new (2B) SongWeekly, SW-1 . Update.
FLS Blogpost 2 (4-6) Shorthand: ETH09A2: (PA) Upd, (4A) Ps119 S02A, New blogpost 2. / NOTES: (y.B23,oC19 Fri 7:23; 9:13,17 am EST) Hello! New blogpost 2, added (4A) Psalm 119 Stanza 2A Commentary. Updated Persistent Article (PA) Psalm 119 Intro S01-S04. Correction, Format.
FLS Blogpost 3 (7-9) Shorthand, Educ Note: ETH10A1 (7) Upd, PR-B(14.4), New blogpost 3. / The informative material on this page 3 is intended to assist those of age, including youths considered so by those responsible, to grow in wisdom, faith, gratitude, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have. Blogposts A&B present the right view to have on such material, with adequate comprehension, good to acquire by ages 9 to 11, making material as on this page more appropriate. NOTES : (y.B22,oC18 Thu 8:46,50; 10:20 am EST) Hello! New blogpost 3 for second half of New Calendar Q4 (half the world, originating in U.S.). 2025 8C/8. Planning on return to Monthly posts next year. Adding (7) Proverbs B, chapter 14, verses 13-18, PR-B(14.4). Update, Proverbs 14:15.
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1-3) Shorthand: ETH06A1: Notes. / 07A1: Notes. / 10A1: (7) Upd, PR-B(14.4). / 09A1: (3) PR-A(8.6), Notes. / 08A1: (7) PR-B(14.3), (4A) Ps119 S01B. / 06A1: (3) PR-A(8.5). / 06A1: (4A) Ps119 S01A. / 04A2: (1A) NV-A (A 707) Landlines. / 10A2: (PA3) CTC, Upd2, More Orderly Time article!!, Notes, near post. / 02P1: (PA3) CTC, More Orderly Time article! / 10A2: (1A) NV-A(A 706), (3) PR-A(8.4), notes. / 09A1: Notes, an update sometime... / 06A1: (3) PR-A(8.3). / 08A2: Notes, (1A) NV-A (A 705), (3) PR-A(8.2), upcoming NV later. / 07A2: (PA) Sum, (PA,8A) Updating, (3) PR-A(8.1), Notes. / 01P5: Upd's, (PA) Sum, Yet More, (BP3 PA) More Orderly Time article, (PA) Sum More Orderly Time, Notes, art. / 08A4: (3) Upd, Added also PR-A(7.6). / 08A1: Notes, Post list, (3) PR-A(7.5), CTC. / 08P2: (8A) CTC art, Avoid Driving under Influence, (3) Upds, PR-A(7.4), notes. / 06A3: (PA-2) on BP2, 4-5A GL-Deut,EE New World. / 10A2: Upd, Notes. / 05P2: (1A) Kingdom and U.S. Republic, (5) EE, God's Love in Christ, (1A) GA art. / NOTES : (y.B24,oC20 Sat 6:08 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Working on New blogpost 1, with (3) Proverbs A, chapter 9 segment. (y.B23,oC19 Fri 6:05; 7:26 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Still preparing the new blogpost 2 (8B) for release with at least (4A) Psalm 119 Stanza 2A commentary, aiming by 7am. Then also blogpost 1 start page, 8A. Please pardon delay, posted 8B, blogpost 2, with 2A commentary. (y.B22,oC18 Thu 10:22 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Posted New blogpost 3 and (7) Proverbs B, with update. (y.B21,oC17 Wed 6:01; 9:09 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! It's been time to put up new blogposts, 8A, 8B, 8C. This is the second half of the last quarter of the true 400-day year. I will probably not continue this method of 6-week intervals, but probably return to what's most relatable, monthly posts. I'm working on the new blogposts, and may have something posted this morning...I'm adding the final segment of Proverbs A chapter 8 to this post, 7A, before moving to the 8A, etc. Now posted, (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8 verses 32-36, PR-A(8.6) . (y.B20,oC16 Tue 6:08; 8:00 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4A) Psalm 119 Stanza 1B Commentary with 1A still. Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 14, verses 10-12, PR-B(14.3). (y.B16,oC12 Fri 6:01 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8, verses 22-31, PR-A(8.5). (y.B15,oC11 Thu 6:10 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added blogpost 2, (4A) Psalm 119 Stanza 1A Commentary! Also note yesterday's (1A) NewsView post (A 707) on Phone Landlines! (y.B14,oC10 Wed 4:24,33 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1A) NewsView-A (A 707), Theme: Phone Landlines--Maintaining Them and Benefitting (y.B11,oC07 Sun 10:03,33 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! About to post IMPORTANT UPDATE to that same blogpost 3 Persistent Article, 8A CTC, More Orderly Time, Month and Daynames (8-Day Calendar) . There was a portion of months with a planned change that has now been adjusted and implemented into the article, along with a return of another. NOW POSTED ! Another adjustment or two, and formatting. (y.B10,oC06 Sat 2:20 pm EST) Hello! UPDATE to blogpost 3, (PA), 8A CTC, More Orderly Time, Month and Daynames (8-Day Calendar). (y.B09,oC05Fri 6:01; 9:48; 10:01,08 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8, verses 17-21, PR-A(8.4). Planning more posts, including a NewsView. Posted the (1A) NewsView-A, (A 706) Vaccines Role in Saving Life, Corrections. Added to list. update. (y.B08,oC04Thu 6:18; 9:54 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Transmitting changes to the Blogpost 3 full article on the 8 Day Calendar, will report as soon as the article is updated! Some things have arisen, let's not have a time constraint today...it may or may not come later today. (y.B06,oC02Tue 6:08 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8 verses 12-16, PR-A(8.3). (y.B03,oB29Sat 5:58; 8:25,50 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8 verses 6-11, PR-A(8.2) . If missed, see PR-A(8.1) in the list below it. ALSO, upcoming is a NewsView piece, sometime this morning. Posted (1A) NewsView-A (A 705) Theme: Extreme Overreach from D.C. Guard Incident. I still need to update a few more things in the full or main article on blogpost 3, under Persistent Articles, the CTC, More Orderly Time, New Month and Daynames (8 Day Calendar). (y.B02,oB28Fri 6:15; 7:30,55 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for delay (or being delayed). Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8, verses 1-5, PR-A(8.1) . The last current update to the (Persistent Article) 1A) Sum More Orderly Time article is still to come, planned this morning sometime, but don't forget the main article itself (Blogpost 3, Persistent Article), with the more complete explanations, etc. Important Name Update to (BP3, PA CTC) More Orderly Time article, and other Dayname corrections, etc. (PA) 1A) Sum More Orderly Time article has now been updated, with two new paragraphs following the Additional Information. I may re-arrange them later for a better article overall. (y.B01,oB27Thu 7:44,50; 10:13,31; 11:00 am; 12:37,50,53,57; 1:11,16,35,40,48 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well and a Happy Thanksgiving! I've worked on another article of interest which I aim to post/update before 10am or so. Also, some are familiar with my God's View of Celebrations article under the Misc. Heading, which I haven't updated for some time but helps with understanding God's balanced view of holidays, and that we should seek His view of matters. George Washington instituted Thanksgiving, which even has a correlation in God's word to a Harvest Festival required of God's people to commemorate each year! God certainly wants us to be thankful, at one time there was more confusion regarding the caution Jesus gave about a "world" (Greek "cosmos"), which had to do with a corrupt version of worship, essentially the "Babylon the Great" of Revelation. It is acceptable to God for us to have chosen important days to be holidays, we just need to respect His view of matters. I aim to review that Celebrations article sometime in the near future, and post an update. POSTED the First Portion of the Persistent Article (PA) GA, " 1A) Sum More Orderly Time (8-Day Calendar) " ! More to follow... (Also update to BP3, Persistent Article, CTC More Orderly Time--Month and Daynames). (This BP1 PA) GA, Sum More Orderly Time, Posted More . Still more to come. More Posted , last portion not being rushed. Updates. (y.A33,oB26Wed 7:51; 8:05,22,30,36 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Keeping PR-A(7.5) up, Added PR-A(7.6), Proverbs A, chapter 7, verses 24-27. Updates. (y.A32,oB25Tue 6:17,51,56; 7:48; 8:26 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Let me apologize for the delay. Posted (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(7.5), chapter 7, verses 7-10, 21-23 . Also note yesterday's post of (8A) Come to Consensus Corner, Avoid Driving Under the Influence . (Alcohol leaves the bloodstream over time. So to avoid driving under the influence means that IF alcohol is consumed, then it should still not be strong enough when driving begins to be substantially influencing your driving actions, reactions, etc. Largely, and in terms of law, the BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) limit is the determining factor, and this can be fairly accounted for by considering beverages consumed and time spent following their consumption.) ALSO, moved more notes to Former Notes, you may scroll down for another Article List of Posts from 11/02-11/15. (y.A31,oB24Mon 6:47; 7:12,23,29 am; 8:23,35 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(7.4), chapter 7, verses 10,17-21. Planning to post the next two posts the following two days, to complete chapter 7. Also planning the post of a (8) Come to Consensus Corner policy on Driving Under the Influence, and other posts. Updates. Added (8A) Come to Consensus Corner article, Avoid Driving Under the Influence . (y.A27,oB20Thu 6:13,16,24,27 am EST) Hello! Added a Persistent Article (PA) Collection on Blogpost 2, called 4A-5) Deuteronomy and New World, containing both Godz Lawl and Eternal Express segment collection. (y.A26Min,oB19Wed 6:58; 10:12,20 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Drawing attention to yesterday's post of (1A) Golden Apples, How the Kingdom of God Relates to the (Proper) U.S. (Democratic) Constitutional Republic, as well as the Winit5to9 Podcast Text (1B) of Issue of Good Government. Also planning addition to (1A) Golden Apples, article Low Water Response/Conservation . Added paragraph, Hydration. Update. (y.A25Rih,oB18Tue 6:35; 9:21 am; 5:01,16 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1A) Golden Apples, Low Water Response/Conservation . ALSO, added (5) Eternal Express, Comprehend God's Love in Christ . ADDED , to (1A) Golden Apples, How the Kingdom of God Relates to the (Proper) U.S. (Democratic) Constitutional Republic NOTE on (y.A16,oB09Sun): Asking for continued prayers for God's continued blessing on our seeking His will, on humbly acknowledging His hand on having made our nation great in the past, with His blessing on the Founders and Spirit-inspired documents, together comprising another holy book or collection, founding our government as it should be, although we've needed His help to apply it properly and see the God-blessed results with better unity, harmony, and cooperation, some of which was in evidence or growing for a time last year, 2024. Some wondered if our entire form of government needed to be thrown out, but this was not the case--God's blessing is not upon such an effort, and it actually threatens our Having His blessing on our nation to be His means of blessing all others! Our history reveals the progress toward peace that was in evidence over many decades, and God's blessing through His Kingdom on our efforts to respect the Democratic Constitutional Republic that the Founders established as our true God-blessed government, that can again become still more cooperative and effective in seeking the good of our people and humanity. It can take great and cooperative effort to make things right sometimes when it's necessary. Nevertheless, with God's help, we can still "Restore Good, and Move Forward"! POSTED the (8A) Important Update to article, Zeroeing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents , several paragraphs. Article Posts, 11/02-11/15 (Two weeks) y.A22Stz,oB15Sat (2) Psalm 103 y.A21Hvn,oB14Fri (1A) NewsView-A, REPOST, with Update of (A-306) as (A 704) Last Run of the Penny--Way Forward? ; (PA) Persistent Articles, a First One: GA(001) 2024 and 2020 Elections Finding Truth and Some Important Initiatives Etc. y.A20Wdn,oB13Thu (5) Eternal Express, Appreciate Bible Truth and Grow ; Update to (PA) Health and Hydration , subtitle Maintaining Proper Body Hydration for Improved Resistance to Illness; Also (1A) Golden Apples article, Safeguarding Life--Both Mother and Baby y.A19Too,oB12Wed (3) Proverbs A, chapter 7, verses 13-16, PR-A(7.3) ; Also, (6) Golden Bellz, Right Water--Not Simply H2O--Life-Promoting y.A17Son,oB10Mon Recommending podcast Issue of Good Government , a Winit5to9 broadcast, reference w0860-64; (8B) NewsView-B series, (B 703) True Election Results Determined, Honored with God's Blessing y.A16Fan,oB09Sun (8A) Important Update to article, Zeroeing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents y.A14Pld,oB07Fri (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(7.2) , chapter 7, verses 6-12 y.A13Thd,oB06Thu (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(14.2) , chapter 14, verses 6-9 y.A09,oB02Sun (2A) Psalm Select, Psalm 24, on God's Rightful Place Week's Article Posts, 10/25 to 11/01 y.A08, oB01Sat (2B) SongWeekly, SW[1]. Also, (5) Eternal Express, Building Trust in a Real God. y.A 07, o A31 (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(14.1), chapter 14, verses 1-5 y.A05, oA29 (8A) Come to Consensus, Abortion--Gaining Understanding and Finding Agreement with God's Help; (8B) Newsview, NV-B (B 608) Maritime Laws and Narcotics Crimes y.A04, oA28 (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(6.5), chapter 6, verses 23-29 y.A03, oA27 (4B) Psalm 119 Review 8 part 3 ; (1A) GA, HURRICANE MELISSA NEAR JAMAICA y.A02, oA26 (1A) Health and Hydration, update y.A01, oA25 (4B) Psalm 119 Review 8 part 1 of 3 Regarding view of U.S. Presidency, see Blogpost 3 (8B) NewsView, (B-513) Seeking True Presidency from 2024 Election, also selected (1B) Winit500 and Winit5to9 Broadcasts. BLOGPOSTS (1) START ( Segments 1-3 ) (1A) Golden Apples (1B) Win-it Minute, (2) Psalm Select, and (3) Proverbs A also Top Feature: Ten Commandments (Below) (2) ( Segments 4-6 ) (4A) Lawl of God (4B) Psalm 119, (5) Eternal Express, (6) Golden Bellz also Top Feature: Presidential Campaign 14 Points (Points 1-3) Look to God, Elections, Public Education (Points 4-7) Govt, Public Safety, LGTQ Rights, Economy (Points 8-10) Climate, Foreign Policy, Immigration, Peace (Points 11-14) Stable Government, Human Dignity, Respect for Law(l) (3) ( Segments 7-9 ) (7) Proverbs B (8A) Come to Consensus Corner (8B) NewsView-B (9) Godlove Home also Top Feature: CTC Corner Foundational Policies , 7-8 Articles Recent/NOTES/Current Additions NOTE (y25.926,oA16): PEACE. I intended to post earlier, ask for prayers again on things taking place as they rightly should, with God's blessing. Real effort to make things right, His way, will be blessed by Him and help get us back on track, or keep us on track for restored peace, the kind of peace former President Ronald Reagan and others did much to help move us toward by the hand of God or His Son above, Jesus Christ. We have been close to having this peace, and greater, worldwide, and many by God's spirit have been working together with me toward this, really all cooperating with God's will for a truly peaceful world! Still, may prayers continue that the true President of the United States, the true winner of the 2024 Presidential election, which was not Donald Trump, can become known as such, being blessed by God to be or become as this one should be and still can be, with at least gradual acknowledgement of the truth as it becomes more known or clear to the many truthlovers and supporters in our nation, our public, the world, our government, our news media, and so on. ALSO, I've added a new article under Persistent Articles, entitled: A Word At It's Right Time, and Good Humor . 820 Wdn, 9/07 Sun (1A) Maintain GA post, Seeing and Having Faith in Cramped or Puzzling Road to Life 816 Fan, 9/03 Wed (8B) NewzViewz, (B-513) Seeking True Presidency from 2024 Election .
FLS Blogpost 2 (4-6) Shorthand: ETH06A1: (4A) Ps119 S01B. / 06A1: (4A) Ps119 S01A. / 10A2: (4B) GLS art list. / 06A2: (PA) 4A-5, Deut,EE New World. / 09A1: (5) EE, God's Love in Christ. / 08A1: (6) Upd to GB Right Water. / 06A1: (5) EE Grow, etc. / 10A1: (6) GB post! / 08A1: Format. / 01P1: Notes, (4A-4B), (5) EE art, update. / 09A1: (5) EE art, Real God. / 08A1: (4B) Ps119 Review 8 part 3. / 09A1: (4B) Ps119 Review 8 part 2. / 08P1: (4B) Ps119 Review 8 part 1, New blogpost 2. / NOTES: (y.B20,oC16 Tue 6:07 am EST) Hello! Added (4A) Psalm 119 Stanza 1B Commentary with 1A still. (y.B15,oC11 Thu 6:07 am EST) Hello! Added (4A) Psalm 119 Stanza 1A Commentary! (y.A31,oB24Mon 10:01,09 am EST) Hello! Added (4B) Godz Lawl Select, Freedom From Sin Essential in GLS List. (y.A27,oB20Thu 6:12,26 am EST) Hello! Added a Persistent Article (PA) Collection, called 4A-5) Deuteronomy and New World, containing both Godz Lawl and Eternal Express segment collection. (y.A25Rih,oB18Tue 9:19 am EST) Hello! Added (5) Eternal Express, Comprehend God's Love in Christ (y.A22Stz,oB15Sat 8:36 am EST) Hello! Update to (6) GOLDEN BELLZ, The Right Water... (y.A20Wdn,oB13Thu 6:16 am EST) Hello! Added (5) Eternal Express, Appreciate Bible Truth and Grow . Also added reference in GOLDEN BELLZ, The Right Water--Not Simply H2O--Is Life-Promoting , to the Health and Hydration article for more information. (y.A19Too,oB12Wed 10:34 am EST) Hello! Added post for (6) GOLDEN BELLZ!!! (y.A13Thd,oA06Thu 7:52; 8:00 am EST) Hello! Above format. (y.A10Min,oB03Mon 9:31; 11:50,53 am; 1:03 pm EST) Hello! Update to (5) EE, Building Trust. Switch of 4A (now Psalm 119) and 4B (now Godz Lawl Select). Addition of (4B) Godz Lawl Select theme, Freedom From Sin Essential. Switch of segments 3 and 6 upcoming. Changed. (y.A08Fwn,oB01Sat 9:17 am EDT) Hello! Added (5) Eternal Express, Building Trust in a Real God (y.A03Too,oA27Mon 8:48 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review 8 part 3, from Stanzas 20-22. (y.A02Moo,oA26Sun 9:33 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review 8 part 2, from Stanzas 15-19. (y.A01Son,oA25Sat 8:56 pm EDT) Hello! New blogpost 2. Adding Psalm 119 Review 8, part 1 of 3. Posted.
FLS Blogpost 3 (7-9) Shorthand, Educ Note: ETH07A1: (7) PR-B(14.3). / 10A1: (PA) CTC 2nd UPDATE, More Orderly Time article!! / 02P1: (PA) CTC UPDATE, More Orderly Time article! / 07A1: (PA) CTC, More Orderly Time, notes. / 10A1: (PA) CTC, More Orderly Time. / 08P2: (8A) Upd, CTC, Avoid Driving under Influence. / 03P1: (8B) NV-B (B 609). / 08P1: (8A) Update. / 09A1: Upd, (7) PR-B(14.2). / 02P1: (7) PR-B(14.1). / 06P1: (8B) NV-B (B 608), (8A) CTC-Abortion. / 08P1: Notes, New blogpost 3. / The informative material on this page 3 is intended to assist those of age, including youths considered so by those responsible, to grow in wisdom, faith, gratitude, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have. Blogposts A&B present the right view to have on such material, with adequate comprehension, good to acquire by ages 9 to 11, making material as on this page more appropriate. NOTES : (y.B20,oC16 Tue 7:59 am EST) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 14 verses 10-12, PR-B(14.3). (y.B11, oC07 Sun 10:24 am EST) Hello! SIGNIFICANT UPDATE to same, Persistent Article, 8A CTC, More Orderly Time, Month and Daynames (8-Day Calendar). The portion of months now adjusted and implemented into article, along with a return of one name. Also another correction or two. (y.B10,oC06 Sat 2:18 pm EST) Hello! UPDATE to (PA), 8A CTC, More Orderly Time, Month and Daynames (8-Day Calendar). (y.B02,oB28 Fri 7:27 am EST) Hello! Update, and updating (PA), 8A CTC, More Orderly time, Month and Daynames (8-Day Calendar). Important Name update, and other Dayname corrections, etc. (y.B01,oB27 Thu 10:27 am EST) Hello! Update to (PA), 8A CTC, More Orderly Month and Daynames (8-Day Calendar). (y.A31Slt,oB24Mon 8:20,34 pm EST) Hello! Added (8A) Come to Consensus Corner article, Avoid Driving Under the Influence . Update. (y.A17Son,oB10Mon 3:08 pm EST) Hello! Added (8B) NewsView-B series, (B 703) True Election Results Determined, Honored with God's Blessing. (y.A16Fan,oB09Sun 2:34; 8:23 pm EST) Hello! Important Update to (8A) Come to Consensus Corner article, Zeroeing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents, several paragraphs. Slight updates. (y.A13Thd,oA06Thu 7:45,53; 8:01; 9:27 am EST) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(14.2), chapter 14, verses 6-9. Above format. Addition to v.9 (y.A07Clm,oA31Fri 2:39 pm EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(14.1), chapter 14, verses 1-5. (y.A05Hvn,oA29Wed 6:15 am; 6:18 pm EDT) Hello! Added (8A) additional Come to Consensus Corner article under Latest, entitled Abortion--Gaining Understanding and Finding Agreement with God's Help. Maintained previous CTC article, as another update is still ensuing, on Traffic Deaths and Accidents. ALSO, added (8B) Newsview, NV-B (B 608) Maritime Laws and Narcotics Crimes (y.A01Son,oA25Sat 8:17 pm EDT) Hello! New blogpost 3.
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. ETH07P1: (4B) Ps119 Review6 of S20-22. / 10A2: (4B) Ps119 S22A&B. / 09A3: (1A) NV-A (A 607), (3) PR-A(6.4). / 07P3: (1B) W5a post, W59 posts, (4B) Ps119 S21A, B now also. / 08A1: (2A) Psalm 15, (2B) SW[3], (7) PR-B(13.5). / 03P1: Upd to PA art. / 03P2: Format, (PA) new art., Notes. / 07A1: (3) PR-A(6.3), (PA) article, notes. / 10A1: Notes. / 06A1: (4B) Ps119 S20A&B. / 06A1: (4B) Ps119 Preview S20-22. / 06A2: (3) PR-A(6.2), and PR-B(13.3,13.4). NOTES : (y.934Himd,oA24Fri 8:21; 10 am; 7:50 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Planning to post the (4B) Psalm 119 Review 6 Stanzas 20-22 this morning EDT, possibly in stages. Posted all. Update. (y.933Lnr,oA23Thu 8:33; 10; 10:46 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for delay this morning. Planning (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 22A&B, final stanza(!) by 10am EDT. Posted. Update, formatting. (y.932Fan,oA22Wed 5:55; 6:48; 9:12,14,22,59 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(6.4), chapter 6 verses 20-23 . Update. ALSO, post of (1A) NewsView-A, (A 607) Unity of a Union. Time 09:22. Posted to NV-A Drop-down list. (y.930Pld,oA20Mon 7:33; 8:31 am; 7:37,50,53 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 21A, B to come. Now Stanza 21B also. Shortened (1B) W59 Winit5to9 Episode Text, showing just Introductory episodes, with full broadcasts in the drop-down list below them. Upcoming, addition of broadcast text of w0840 U.S. Election for President 2024. Posted. This and these broadcasts can be heard on Spotify, in my Find Life And See Earview Podcast. This one W5a (Winit500) w0840-44 (y.928Wnd,oA18Sat 7:08,50; 8:12 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 13, verses 22-25. Posted (2B) SW[3], SongWeekly two songs. Also, Updated (PA) Persistent Article, Psalm 15, and posted under Psalm Select. (y.927Trs,oA17Fri 3:33 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Update to Persistent Article (PA), 1A) A Word At It's Right Time, and Good Humor. (y.926Min ,oA16Thu 7:39-40,46,50 am; 2:58; 3:11,33 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I intended to post earlier, ask for prayers again on things taking place as they rightly should, with God's blessing. Real effort to make things right, His way, will be blessed by Him and help get us back on track, or keep us on track for restored peace, the kind of peace former President Ronald Reagan and others did much to help move us toward by the hand of God or His Son above, Jesus Christ. We have been close to having this peace, and greater, worldwide, and many by God's spirit have been working together with me toward this, really all cooperating with God's will for a truly peaceful world! Still, may prayers continue that the true President of the United States, the true winner of the 2024 Presidential election, which was not Donald Trump, can become known as such, being blessed by God to be or become as this one should be and still can be, with at least gradual acknowledgement of the truth as it becomes more known or clear to the many truthlovers and supporters in our nation, our public, the world, our government, our news media, and so on. ALSO, I've added a new article under Persistent Articles, entitled: A Word At It's Right Time, and Good Humor . Highlighting posts, etc. (y.924Fwn,oA14Tue 5:08; 7:26 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added a former post as a PA, called On the War in Gaza , something regarding it's origin and God's long-term solution. An update to (8A) CTC, Zeroeing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents is upcoming, as well as another (3) Proverbs A, chapter 6, PR-A(6.3) . Posted the (3) Proverbs 6 verses 12-19 first. (y.923Clm,oA13Mon 10:05 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Praise to God through His Son above, Prince or Ruler of Peace, and King of Kings, for any contributions made to 'making wars cease'. Let your prayers continue that the peace process continue in Gaza, that aid flows in again for the people, as children of God there, and for God's blessing on all sides for their efforts toward a peaceful world. I know there are similar sentiments toward Ukraine and Russia, and in other areas. Working on a few things to post, sometime today or soon. (y.920Wdn,oA10Fri 9:41 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 20A&B . (y.919Too,oA09Thu 6:33-35 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Preview Stanzas 20-22 . (y.917Son,oA07Tue 6:05,24 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(6.2), chapter 6, verses 6-11 . Also, (7) on BP3, Proverbs B, PR-B(13.3), chapter 13, verses 13-16, and (13.4) verses 17-21 . Regarding view of U.S. Presidency, see Blogpost 3 (8B) NewsView, (B-513) Seeking True Presidency from 2024 Election BLOGPOSTS (1) START ( Segments 1-3 ) (1A) Golden Apples (1B) Win-it Minute, (2) Psalm Select, and (3) Proverbs A also Top Feature: Ten Commandments (Below) (2) ( Segments 4-6 ) (4A) Lawl of God (4B) Psalm 119, (5) Eternal Express, (6) Golden Bellz also Top Feature: Presidential Campaign 14 Points (Points 1-3) Look to God, Elections, Public Education (Points 4-7) Govt, Public Safety, LGTQ Rights, Economy (Points 8-10) Climate, Foreign Policy, Immigration, Peace (Points 11-14) Stable Government, Human Dignity, Respect for Law(l) (3) ( Segments 7-9 ) (7) Proverbs B (8A) Come to Consensus Corner (8B) NewsView-B (9) Godlove Home also Top Feature: CTC Corner Foundational Policies , 7-8 Articles Previous Week's Posts 916Fan,oA06Mon: PA Update, Sum More Orderly Time, under Additional Information 915Slt,oA05Sun: PA Update, Sum More Orderly Time 913Thd,oA03Fri (4A) Godz Lawl, Uphold Honest Integrity, Respecting God..., based on Exodus 22:10-13 912Wdn,oA02Thu (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(6.1) chapter 6, verses 1-5; (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(13.2) chapter 13, verses 6-12. ALSO, NewsView-A, (A 606) Saving From a Disruptive Shutdown 910Min,o930Tue (4B) Psalm 119 Review Part 5/5, Stanza 19 ; U.S. Presidency Newsview-B, blogpost 3, (B-513) 909Rih,o929Mon (4B) Psalm 119 Review Part 4/5, Stanza 18 Previous Week's Posts 907Clm,p927Sat: (2) Psalm Select, PS[2] Psalm 46 Reference to Peace , Also SW[2] 906Stz,p926Fri: (1B) Episode 5 w0879 to Spotify, the 3rd part, Lasting Peace, to Seeking God's Peaceable Kingdom, Paradise article 2 ; (1A) NewsView-B, (B-605) New Word for Excessive, Unchristian Penalties for Crimes? 905Hvn,p925Thu: (4B) Psalm 119 Review Part 2/5 (Stanza 16) . 904Wdn,p924Wed: (1A) NewsView-A (A-604) STORMS REGASA AND BUALOI IN EAST 903Tod,p923Tue: 902Mod,p922Mon: Winit5to9 broadcast, w0875-79 , episodes 1-2 Article 1 Faith in Warnings Given Prepared Many for Day of Judgement , and episodes 3-5 Seeking God's Peaceable Kingdom, Paradise 901Son,p921Sun: 833Lnr,p920Sat: (5) Eternal Express, article Finding Joy and Real Growth, based on Matthew 5:1-11, GNB 832Fan,p919Fri: (1A) NewsView-A, (A-603) Rights to Free Speech, What is Free? Recent/Current Additions 820 Wdn, 9/07 Sun (1A) Maintain GA post, Seeing and Having Faith in Cramped or Puzzling Road to Life 816 Fan, 9/03 Wed (8B) NewzViewz, (B-513) Seeking True Presidency from 2024 Election .
Blogpost 2 (4A,B) GL,Ps119; (5) EE; (6) GB; ETH07P1: (4B) Ps119 Review6 of S20-22. / 10A3: (4B) Ps119 S22A&B. / 08A1: (4B) Ps119 S21A, now B. / 06A1: (4B) Ps119 S20A&B. / 06A1: (4B) Ps119 Preview S20-22. / 06A3: (4A) Upd, GL Exodu22. / 06A1: (4B) Ps119 Review Part 5/5. / 07A1: (4B) Ps119 Review Part 4/5. / 06P1: (4B) Upd, Ps119 Review Part 3/5. / 06A1: (4B) Ps119 Review Part 2/5 (S16). / 08A1: (4B) Ps119 Review Part 1/5. / 11A1: (5) EE Finding Joy. / 06A1: Update. / 08P2 : (4A) GLS, article. / (5) EE: Protecting Peace, etc. / 06A2: (4B) Ps119, S19A&B. / 06P1: New post, kept (4A,5), upcoming (4B) Ps119, S19A&B. NOTES: (y.934Himd,oA24Fri 9:58 am; 7:48 pm EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review6 of Stanzas 20-22. Update. (y.933Lnr,oA23Thu 10; 10:34,44 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 22A&B. Update to v.171, and formatting. (y.930Pld,oA20Mon 7:33,43; 8:29 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 21A, B to come. Added 20A-B to dropdown. Added Stanza 21B. (y.920Wdn,oA10Fri 9:41 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 20A&B. (y.919Too,oA09Thu 6:33 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Preview Stanzas 20-22. (y.913Thd,pA03Fri 6:05,08,20 am EDT) Hello! Added (4A) Godz Lawl, Uphold Honest Integrity, Respecting God..., based on Exodus 22:10-13. Update. (y.910Mnd,p930Tue 6:17 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review Part 5/5, Stanza 19 . (y.909Riz,p929Mon 7:11 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review Part 4/5, Stanza 18 . (y.906Stz,926Fri 7:03,15,25 am; 6:46 pm EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review Part 3/5 , Stanza 17. Improved formatting, PARTS 1-5 HEADINGS. Added to List View. Update to Part 3, verse 130. (y.905Hvn,925Thu 6:11 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review Part 2/5 (S16) (y.904Wdn,924Wed 8:03 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review (S15-19) Part 1/5 . (y.833Lnr,920Sat 11:27 am EDT) Hello! Added (5) Eternal Express, article Finding Joy and Real Growth , based on Matthew 5:1-11, GNB. (y.831Slv,918Thu 6:13 am EDT) Hello! Update to GLS, Godz lawl Select, etc. (y.830Slv,917Wed 5:33; 8:28,40 pm EDT) Hello! Added (4A) Godz lawl Select, GLS: Proper View of Law. GL Listing of article. (y.829Pld,916Tue 8:27 am EDT) Hello! Added (5) Eternal Express, (008-5.1), Current Post, based on Ephesians chapters 4-5, entitled: Among the 'More Important Things': Protecting Peace, Purity, Rejecting Badness. (y.823Clm,910Wed 6:19,33 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 19A&B . Now also in Psalm 119 List. (y.822Stz,909Tue 6:53 pm EDT) Hello! New blogpost 2. Kept as starter, (4A) Godz Lawl, Respecting Another's Possessions , the (4B) Preview Psalm 119 Stanzas 15-19, upcoming Stanza 19A&B Commentary, and kept (5) Eternal Express, Progressing Toward Unity .
Blogpost 3 (7-9) PR-B, CTC, GLH: Shorthand, Educ Note. ETH07A1: (7) PR-B(13.5). / 08A1: (8A) Article update. / 06A1 : (7) PR-B(13.3), (13.4). / 11P1: (8B) NV-B (B 606), (7) PR-B(13.2). / 06P2: NV-B, B-605. / 05P1 Notes, New blogpost 3 / The informative material on this page 3 is intended to assist those of age, including youths considered so by those responsible, to grow in wisdom, faith, gratitude, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have. Blogposts A&B present the right view to have on such material, with adequate comprehension, good to acquire by ages 9 to 11, making material as on this page more appropriate. NOTES : (y.928Wnd,oA18Sat 7:07 am EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 13, verses 22-25. (y.924Fwn,oA14Tue 8:41 am EDT) Hello! Added (8A) CTC article update, Zeroeing Traffic Deaths, Minimizing Accidents, possibly another update sometime. (y.917Son,oA07Tue 6:22 am EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(13.3), chapter 13, verses 13-16, also PR-B(13.4), verses 17-21. (y.912Wnd,pA02Thu 9:37 am; 3:53; 11:27 pm EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B chapter 13, verses 6-12. ALSO, NewsView-B, (B 606) Saving From a Disruptive Shutdown. (y.906Stz,p926Fri 5:08,54; 6:08,58 pm EDT) Hello! Added NewzViewz-B, (B-605) New Word for Excessive, Unchristian Penalties for Crimes? Addition of NV-B, 6B#1 in List, (B-605) added. Formatting. (y.830Slv,p917Wed 3:59; 5:23 pm EDT) Hello! Posting New blogpost 3, added Update to (8A) Come to Consensus article, The Proper View of Law . Posted under Normal CTC post, as well as update as a Persistent Article. Added Issue of Good Government to Persistent Articles as well. Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 13, verses 1-5 . Planning to post The Proper View of Law additionally to blogpost 2, under (4A) Godz Lawl Selection, GLS.
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. ETH08P1: Format, (8B) NV-B, (B-513) True Presidency. / Week's Posts, Psal033, List, (PA1) Upd Health and Hydration. NOTES : (y.816Fan,903Wed 6:12,53; 7:11,43 am; 2:10-11; 8:26 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Slight Update to (PA1) Persistent Articles, 1A - Health and Hydration. Previous Week's List of Last Week's Posts below, next coming. Added Psalm 33 to 2A List. Now, Last Week's Posts + This Week also! Added (8B) NewzViewz, (B-513) Seeking True Presidency from 2024 Election. Format. LAST WEEK'S POSTS + THIS WEEK 815/p902 Tue Proverbs A and B, PR-A(5.4-5), and PR-B(12.5) 814/p901 Mon Psalm 119 Stanza 18A-B 813/p831 Sun NewsViews-B, (B-512) De Minimis Agreement and Protections Dissolved? 811/p829 Fri (1A) and (T3) update How The Kingdom of God Relates to the (Proper) U.S. Constitutional Republic 810/p828 Thu (8A) Come to Consensus Corner, past article: Healing that Can Help Quell Aggravated Killings, Solutions Going Forward This is on blogpost 3, and podcasted in 4 parts on Find Life And See Podcast 809/p827 Wed (8A-3) Latest CTC article, Update to W59 podcast, on theme: Issue of Good Government 808/p826 Tue Find Life And See Podcast, as FLS.SG2 w08.550 Seeing and Having Faith in 'Cramped' Road to Life (Golden Apples) 807/p825 Mon (1A) Golden Apples, Seeing and Having Faith in the 'Cramped' or Puzzling Road to Life LAST WEEK'S POSTS 806/P824 Sun Persistent Article, Order of Christian Letters Inspired To Be Included in Written Word of God 805/p823 Sat (2) Psalm Select, Psalm 33 with remarks 804/p822 Fri (8B) NV-B, B-510 on Redistricting Initiatives , Also, B-511 Same topic 803/p821 Thu Ten Commandments switch to this page, also addition to Third, Misusing God's Name 803/p821 Thu Also, B-509, Educational Funding Cuts, Review 802/p820 Wed (8B) (B-508) Look Above for Greater Stability, Peace 801/p819 Tue (T3) How the Kingdom of God Relates to the (Proper) U.S. Constitutional (or Democratic) Republic LAST WEEK'S POSTS 732/p817 Sun (4A) Godz lawl, Respecting Another's Possessions 731/p816 Sat (2) SongzWeekly , two 730/p815 Fri (1B), Complete text, both Winit5to9 Broadcasts w0860-64 Issue of Good Government and w0865-69 Some Current Issues To Be Addressed-How? Also, (3) Proverbs A (5.6) and (7) Proverbs B (12.4) 729/p814 Thu (4B) Psal119 S16 , 728/p813 Wed Persistent Article update, Sum More Orderly Time , Calendar 7/8 misc ideas 727/p812 Tue At page bottom, Calendar 7/8 Conversion Table , discussed in PA, Sum More Orderly Time 726/p811 Mon Newly posted blogpost 2 top, I) Intro to Ten Commandments , updates to other 4 Ten C articles 725/p810 Sun Added to (8B) WGA-B, (B-507) Election Integrity 2024-25 . Also update to article Finding Truth .