2024 Jan 01-Feb 02 (Gup 01-33) (4) Psalm 119 Commentary
Michael JMA Camelangemy (formerly Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy) • January 1, 2024
2024 Jan 01-Feb 02 (Gup 01-33) (4) Psalm 119 Commentary
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(Wed) Added (4) Ps119[10], S17B.
WED (9:48 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[10], Stanza 17B, verses 133-136.
(Mon) Added (4) Ps119[9], S17A.
MON (9:38 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[9], Stanza 17A, verses 129-132.
(Wed) Added (4) Ps119[8], S16B.
WED (10:30 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Stanza 16B, verses 125-128.
(Mon) Added (4) Ps119[7], S16A.
MON (10 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 16A, verses 121-124.
(Wed) Added (4) Ps119[6], S15B.
WED (10:14 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 15B, verses 117-120.
(Mon) Added (4) Ps119[5], S15A.
MON (9:53 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 15A, verses 113-116.
(Thu) Added (4) Ps119[4], Preview S15-19.
THU (10:22 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], Preview of Stanzas 15-19.
(Wed) Adding (4) Ps119[3], Review 4 (S12-14).
WED (10:09 am) Hello! Adding (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Review 4, Stanzas 12-14. I've substituted "lawl" for law or "lall". Many recall the explanation that the "l" sound at the end can be needed for the young to comprehend the word. Yet "lall" has not been that well received. There is a meaning to "awl" in the Scriptures which I'll expand upon.
There were instructions in God's lawl regarding slaves and slave owners,
(Wed) Added (4) Ps119[2], S14B.
WED (10:01 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 14B, verses 109-112.
MON (10:50; 11 am) Hello! Added (4) Ps119[1], Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[1], Stanza 14A.
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PSALM 119 STANZA 14A
STANZA 14 Theme: GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
107 I have been greatly troubled. O Jehovoze, preserve me alive according to your word.
108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovoze, And teach me your judgements.
105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
BE GUIDED BY GOD'S WORD. It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoze, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoze as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoze is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoze God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoze who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path ahead, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
LEARN FROM AND KEEP GOD'S JUDGEMENTS. Genuine decisions from God should be appreciated as made in harmony with His law and will, and in line with truth. The psalmist had such confidence in them that he made a solemn vow to recognize and support Jehovoze’s judgements. Really, we stand in awe of God’s power and righteous decisions manifest throughout man’s history. The judgements God made in times past are written in God’s word for mankind to learn from, so as not to repeat history. Even some of the wrong desires manifest by Israel were recorded as a warning, as expressed in 1Corinthians 10:6-11. Verses 6,11 say: “6 Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...11 Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” They were not to succumb to idolatry, put ourselves or our desires above God, or murmur against His exercise of authority, for instance. Often it is misunderstandings that cause one to misinterpret the above guidelines. We, too, should appreciate that God, and no human, is the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” Should we not love the Creator even more than what He has created? We can love both, but certainly Jehovoze, as the God of love, deserves the first place in our heart! May we be determined to keep God first, and greatly respect His righteous judgements!
107 I have been greatly troubled. O Jehovoze, preserve me alive according to your word.
ACCEPT COUNSEL OF GOD'S WORD. Another translation says “I have suffered much...” Have you been through difficult trials like the psalmist? If we rely upon God, He can carry us through. What benefit would there be to ignoring God and striking out on our own, as if we can get through without His help? He wants to help us, and how we need His guidance! His word really can help us know how to handle various situations that may arise in our life, to make good, healthy decisions leading to success. We need to study carefully the teachings of Jehoshua, such as the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, and the wisdom of God found throughout His word, in the law/lall given through Moses, and especially in the Christian writings as well as books such as Proverbs and Psalms. As we grow in wisdom, which we can ask God for, we will often know the right decision to make, also as we receive God’s help in prayer.
108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovoze, And teach me your judgements.
EXPRESS ADMIRATION OF GOD AND HIS WAYS. For all the benefits God brings to us, in His goodness, we can offer to Him our whole-hearted devotion and praise. Jehovoze takes pleasure in such, as we express appreciation for Him with thanksgiving for His good gifts and love exercised toward us. Pleading that God find pleasure in such expressions, the psalmist also requests to be taught God’s judgements, or judicial decisions. As highlighted in an earlier verse, God’s judgements enable all to learn of God’s right ways and standards—what’s required by Him. Thus, God’s beneficial ways and standards can themselves be objects of our praise and admiration, by which God enables mankind to live happily and peaceably into eternity! May we ever appreciate God’s loving intervention in mankind’s activities, to assist us in accord with His good will and purpose, trusting His righteous judgements!
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PSALM 119 STANZA 14B
STANZA 14 Theme: GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
Stanza 14B reads like this:
109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law/lall.
110 The crooked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
112 I have resolved to obey your instructions At all times, down to the last.
109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law/lall.
JEEHOVOZE' KNOWS HOW. God, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of faithful ones that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, like the psalmist 'did not forget God’s law'. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovoze knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgement.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovoze is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance.“
110 The crooked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
OBEDIENCE TO GOD VITAL. The psalmist expresses the role of God’s orders in saving him from traps of evil ones. May we be ever determined to abide by Jehovoze’s most serious and urgent commands, especially as revealed through Christ. The disciples of Jehoshua' set an example in this, in the first century C.E. He had commissioned them to share with others the divine knowledge about Christ and God’s Kingdom, as at Matthew 28:18-20. They were persecuted for doing so, being told not to speak about him, after his impalement (and resurrection.) Acts 5:27-29 reports: “27 So they brought them and stood them before the Sanʹhe·drin. Then the high priest questioned them 28 and said: “We strictly ordered you not to keep teaching on the basis of this name, and yet look! you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring the blood of this man upon us.” 29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” After debate, the account continues: “40 At this they took his advice, and they summoned the apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking on the basis of Jehoshua’s name, and let them go. 41 So they went out from before the Sanʹhe·drin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his name. 42 And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jehoshua'.” May all trust God’s saving power, especially for eternal life, obeying God’s orders through Christ.
111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
APPRECIATE THEM DEEPLY. How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoze as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
112 I have resolved to obey your instructions At all times, down to the last.
DOWN TO THE LAST. The specific guidance God provides in His instructions or “regulations” (guidelines that regulate our activities) the psalmist was determined to keep “at all times.” He was not about to violate God’s law/lall intentionally. Then he adds, “down to the last.” Another translation reads “to the very end.” The psalmist may be using this expression with a dual meaning. As he recently stated that his life was in constant danger, he may have considered that no matter how close to death he came, he would trust God’s law, even His specific instructions. Of course, God preserved the psalmist alive, and wants us to faithfully live into His righteous new world of peace and happiness. Also, as they involved details of procedure, he was willing to follow God’s instructions carefully, even to the last detail. May we not confuse God’s instructions or "regulations" with laws or rules made without God’s assistance or guidance, that are out of harmony with God’s word or will. Should we really follow detailed instructions that cause us to disobey God’s clear law and orders? Jehoshua' stated a principle, at Matthew 22: “21...“Pay back, therefore, Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” Specifically, the paying of taxes to Caesar was being discussed, which he showed was right to those duly authorized. It is to God that we owe our life, and therefore our devotion. But He has placed rulers with authority in their “relative positions,” beneath Him. (Romans 13:1-4). We are instructed by God to follow their law in every way, as long as it does not violate God’s law, as we look forward to God’s Kingdom rulership through Christ.
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PSALM 119 REVIEW STANZAS 12-14
STANZA 12 Theme: GOD'S WORD AND LAWL PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE.
These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s lawl and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
92 If I had not been fond of your lawl, I would have perished in my hardship.
93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
GOD'S LOVING LAWL & ORDERS. (92-93) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's lawl, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving lawl to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Especially was the psalmist concerned with God's "orders." Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSalm 119:4).
94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
ENDURANCE NOT SIMPLY SURVIVING. (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Je'hoshuaz' spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His lawl. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s lawls haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
STANZA 13 Theme: KEEP GOD'S WORD.
The 8 verses of this stanza address questions such as these: What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
97 How I do love your lawl! I ponder over it all day long.
IN PRACTICALLY EVERY SITUATION. (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoez’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s lawl can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoez with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
ALWAYS GOOD REASON. (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoez always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
STANZA 14 Theme: GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
BE GUIDED BY GOD'S WORD. (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoez, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Je'hovoez' as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoez is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoez God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoez who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
APPRECIATE THEM DEEPLY. (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoez as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (MATth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane or inconsequential. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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PSALM 119 PREVIEW
OF STANZAS 15-19
* Possibly in a future review
STANZA 15 Theme: REMAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF GOD’S JUDGEMENTS.
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 lawl?
*113 I dislike the half-hearted ones, But I love your lawl.
114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
**118 You reject all those who stray from your instructions, For they are false and deceitful.
*119 You discard all the devious of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in awse of your judgements.
Thus considering this portion of the psalm helps us see the benefit of highly valuing God's lawl, His word, His saving power, and His good and righteous judgements.
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Stanza 16 Theme: PROVE A LOYAL SERVANT OF GOD, BY PRACTICING WHAT IS JUST AND RIGHT.
These verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and upright. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
Verses 121-128:
* 121 I have done what is just and upright. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
* 122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous (defying your law) not oppress me.
123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your instructions.
* 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
126 The time has come for Jehovoez to act, For they have broken your lawl.
* 127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
Stanza 17 Theme: GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR.
These verses express love for God’s reminders and commandments; Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s lawl?
* 129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
* 130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
* 132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wayward dominate me.
134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your instructions.
* 136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
Stanza 18 Theme: IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
These verses remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy lawl. How is God's saying thoroughly refined?
Verses 137-144:
* 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.
141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
* 142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law 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.
Stanza 19 Theme: CALL UPON JE'HOVOEZ' WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY.
We’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Je'hovoez' 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?
Verses 145-152:
* 145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoez. Your instructions 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.
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.
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PSALM 119 STANZA 15A
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 lawl?
Stanza 15A is this:
113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your lawl.
114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your lawl.
AIM TO LOVE THE GIVER EVEN MORE THAN HIS GIFTS. The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can also mean to “love less." Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s lawl. 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 lawl as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping His lawl. 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).
114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
DEEP TRUST AND HOPE IN GOD'S WORD. Je'hovoez"s word promises at least spiritual protection for His genuine servants, along with the gift of eternal life and happiness. We need to seek the honor of God’s name, representing Him well, seeking fully to live in harmony with His word. Spiritual traps and dangers have abounded in this world, but God can support us, our spiritual well-being, and our relationships with Him and, at least eventually, with other God-fearing ones. Some may be protected physically, especially as God’s kingdom increases, as Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' said to Martha, at John 11: “26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus, faith, or thankful trust in God and His firstborn Son, are vital for our spiritual and eternal lives. God certainly can be a shelter and a shield in a world of hardships, as we maintain our hope in God’s word, like the psalmist.
115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
THROUGH THE GATES OF GOD'S KINGDOM. What determination to love God! God said, in the first recorded prophecy in His word to mankind, that He would put enmity, or strife, between the offspring of His Seed, and that of the serpent, or Satan. (GENes 3:15). Now we see evil men trying to interfere with the psalmist’s strong desire to remain loyal to God by keeping all of His commandments. May we be wary of tricks by wrongdoers, who do not yet appreciate God or His love as we do. Yes, Jesus or Jo-shauz' came into the world “to save sinners,” but such ones need to show genuine sorrow over their past sins, and turn around from a wrong course to become obedient from the heart to God’s ways, to find real hope of permitted entry through the gate of God’s Kingdom. If there is some way to correct a past mistake, or "set things straight," this may also be necessary. Rather than stumbling others away from serving God, we need to help and support others to obey God and His Son. (MATth 25:31-46). Perhaps, then, in God’s compassion and mercy, with the ransom provision, such lives may be spared.
116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
HOPE OF LIFE A GREAT COMFORT. Evidently, God had promised this future king David that He would be supported to fulfill His role, despite hardships experienced. What confidence this inspired in the psalmist! He held fast to this hope, as he endured difficulty after difficulty. He looked to God for support, as he sought to keep God’s lawl completely. Our hope of eternal life likewise can be a source of great comfort to us through difficulties or hardships. Psalm 34:19 says “19 Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovoez rescues him from them all.” As we learn to keep integrity to God, our hope becomes ever brighter, and more complete. Still, eternal life is a gift from God that no one earns. (ROMans 6:23). But genuine faith, or thankful trust, in God and the ransom of Christ makes possible true righteousness, learning to please God in all situations, keeping integrity to Him. We can pray for God’s wisdom to see things properly. May we continue to always aim for the target of obedience, letting the ransom cover our occasional unintended misses. We can thus find joy as we reflect on God’s commands, with confident hope in God’s loving gift of eternal life and happiness!
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PSALM 119 STANZA 15B
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 lawl?
Stanza 15B reads like this:
117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
118 You reject all those who stray from your laws and
limits, For they are false and deceitful.
119 You discard all the crooked of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgements.
117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
FINDING JOY IN GOD'S INSPIRED WORD. God's word teaches all to have a healthy view of life, viewing life as sacred. As the psalmist earlier revealed, his life was “in constant danger.” He pleads now for God’s support that he “may be saved.” While the psalmist David has not forgotten God’s lawl, he is not able to give it the attention he would like, as a future king. Proverbs 16:10 says, for instance: “10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice.” Thus he expresses his desire to concentrate on the instructive guidance God has given in the Lawl, so as to follow it carefully and, perhaps, to ensure others understand it accurately so as to keep it as well. While still finding joy in God’s reminders, how he hopes in becoming free of constant enemy opposition, as God may have promised him, so as to focus even more on God’s inspired word! ( v.111,116).
118 You reject all those who stray from your lawls and
limits, For they are false and deceitful.
PROVEN DIVINELY INSPIRED. 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, even lawls and
limits, 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 word or instruction gives evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His lawl. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
119 You discard all the crooked of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
HELP TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS. Regarding Je'hovoez', Isaiah reports: “14 With whom did He consult to gain understanding, Or who teaches Him in the path of justice, Or teaches Him knowledge, Or shows Him the way of true understanding? 15 Look! The nations are like a drop from a bucket, And as the film of dust on the scales they are regarded. Look! He lifts up the islands like fine dust.” (Isaiah 40:14-15). Thus while appealing to them to turn from their badness, Jehovoez can in time discard those unrepentant, if any, who are refusing to listen, and determined to stray, who are misleading others away from God and true happiness. God’s reminders, on the other hand, assist all to follow the way of truth, love, and peace, the path of righteousness. At Isaiah 48:18, God appeals: “18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Such ones would know the right way to go, would increasingly make the right decisions, consistently, to promote true happiness, peace, and godly success. With proper motive, may sincere lovers of God and truth ever appreciate His reminders as helping us “pay attention” to the vital commands contributing to eternal peace and happiness!
120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgements.
HIGHLY REGARD GOD'S JUDGEMENTS. While the genuine fear of God is wholesome, healthful, and not morbid, it involves a high regard for Him and His power, viewing Him with awse, helping us remain humble before Him. (Psalm 147:11). Isaiah 40:26 says: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name.” While motivated by appreciation for His love and greatness, the thought of seriously violating Him in some way should make one tremble. We should highly regard His judgements, refusing to disregard or go against them. May we be moved to learn of God’s judgements—the decisions He’s made in the past that we likely have benefitted from, and those He purposes to make in the future, in the outworking of His good and loving will, so that we may know how to please Him, and remain for life everlasting!
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PSALM 119 STANZA 16
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?
Stanza 16A:
121 I have done what is just and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your regulations.
121 I have done what is just and right. 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 Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill (or satisfy, to make more complete). 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 Law 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 (or, 'integrity') 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 Christ's commands, persons 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 law] 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. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones (defying God's law), at one point having been “greatly troubled” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your lawl, 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 regulations.” 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 presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovoez, 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).
123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
NEED FOR ENDURANCE. (:123) The psalmist acknowledges that we may have to learn “endurance”—having acquired the self-control or fortitude necessary to hold firmly to God’s standards—Christian endurance enables us to do so for a period of time, waiting on deliverance from God. Jehovoez has promised eventual deliverance, but we realize that some faithful ones have had to endure years of oppression. As God’s kingdom draws ever nearer, the need for such prolonged endurance may lessen, but may we accept what God allows in faithfulness, confident in relief in God’s due time. James begins his exhortation with these words: “2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you meet with various trials, 3 knowing as you do that this tested quality of your faith produces endurance. 4 But let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and sound in all respects, not lacking in anything.” Yes, we can learn to maintain joy, or deep satisfaction, doing right amidst troubles, as Christ stated: “11 “Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of crooked thing against you for my sake. 12 Rejoice and be overjoyed, since your reward is great in the heavens, for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” Even those with Earthly Paradise hopes, like the prophets of old, will find great reward in such faithful endurance. Rather than tiring, Paul encourages examining Christ's example: "3 Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured such hostile speech from sinners against their own interests, so that you may not get tired and give out in your selves." (HEBre 12:1-3). Certainly God will supply us needed strength to remain faithful! God's word says, for instance: "13 For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." (PHiliP 4:13). Such endurance produces an even stronger hope in the promised endless rewards!
124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your regulations.
LOYALLY AIM FOR THE RIGHT TARGET. (:124) The psalmist appeals to God for His expression of loyal love. With all that David had to endure from his enemies and from Saul, afterward he stated about Jehovoez, at Psalm 18:25: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we prove to be a servant of the Most High God, Jehovoez, and seek to be taught from Him necessary standards, or lawls and limits, adhering to such faithfully. We may appeal to God on the basis of the ransom sacrifice of Christ, to cover any sins as we strive to be obedient to Christian standards. Let us continue aiming for the target of righteousness, having faith, or deep trust, in Jehovoez, knowing “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those steadfastly seeking him.”
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PSALM 119 COMMENTARY
Stanza 16 Theme: PROVE A LOYAL SERVANT OF GOD, BY PRACTICING WHAT IS JUST AND RIGHT.
The 8 verses of this stanza 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?
Stanza 16B:
125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
126 The time has come for Jehovoez to act, For they have broken your lawl.
127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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 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.
126 The time has come for Jehovoez to act, For they have broken your lawl.
JEHOVOEZ'S TIME TO ACT. (:126) When Je'hovoez' considers it right to do so, He may act at any time to support or protect His faithful servants, or even the interests of all mankind. Of course, He, our Maker, God, is motivated by deep love to do so, for His own creation of humanity, and also for His own reputation as a loving and just God, worthy of our devotion. 2Corinthians 3:17 says of this God: “17 Now Jehovoez is the Spirit, and where the spirit of Jehovoez is, there is freedom.” While Jehovoez is a God of true freedom, there must be lawl for the benefit of His servants, to make possible living peaceably and happily with respect to God and one another. Such lawl from God is called "the perfect (or, complete) lawl that belongs to freedom (or, liberty)" (James 1:25). God’s authority is above that of any other ruler, and His lawl should thus be appreciated and respected by such ones, as it involves the everlasting benefit of all. When the spiritual and eternal happiness of many humans are under severe threat, Jehovoez may well step in to save His good and loving purpose for mankind.
127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
LOVING GOD'S COMMANDS MEAN 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/Jo-shauz' showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed 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 Riches.” 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).
128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
GOD'S RIGHT AND LOVING GUIDANCE. (:128) Likewise, God’s commandments are right and truly beneficial to humanity. The psalmist found this true as he lived by God’s lawl, kept His orders, and followed His genuine instructions, even in detail. He found that doing so helped him handle various situations in a good, practical way, even to the point of saving his life! (v.50,93). He came to love God deeply for His qualities, and His good guidance. Every path leading away from God and His lawl he thus came to hate. Psalm 97:10 exhorts: “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 crooked.” While loving people as God does, may we, like the psalmist, come to hate all badness, which exerts a corrupting influence on people, interfering with their relationships with God and others, and hindering eternal life prospects. Deep respect for God, in fact, involves hating badness. As godly wisdom speaks, 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 perverse speech.” May we do what we can to promote the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans, loving the way of true Christianity, the “way of the truth.” (2PEter 2:2).
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PSALM 119 COMMENTARY
PSALM 119 STANZA 17
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 lawl?
Stanza 17A:
129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
GOD'S REMINDERS BENEFIT US. Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Je'hovoez', not doing so out of morbid fear of torment or tormenting so-called “discipline” if he failed to obey. 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 the truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them 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. 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 Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
GOD'S GOOD GUIDANCE. Have you ever yearned to know how best to handle a situation? The principles of God’s word, and His commandments, help us to make better decisions, knowing the right way to go. While Christians operate mostly on Christian standards and principles of truth such as Christ’s example and teachings, Christian commands also help ones live by God's lawl. Take for instance Paul’s words to the Romans, at 12:9-12. Here we have several very simple, direct commands, instructing in the application of godly principles: “9 Let your love be without hypocrisy. Detest what is crooked; cling to what is good. 10 In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. Take the lead in showing honor to one another. 11 Be industrious, not lazy. Be aglow with the spirit. Slave for Jehovoez. 12 Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.” Do you see the benefit of pondering such commandments, and why the psalmist may have longed for those found in the Lawl of God? Such commands can cause one now to act in a wise way, even while still growing in understanding of Christian truth. (v.100).
132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
RIGHT MOTIVATION. “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 far 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, often rightly receive honor for good works, shouldn't we also recognize or acknowledge the God whose blessing likely made it possible?
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PSALM 119 COMMENTARY
Stanza 17B:
133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing crooked dominate me.
134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your instructions.
136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing crooked dominate me.
TRUST GOD'S GUIDANCE. Recall that God has given us free will, and wants us to use that gift in harmony with His guidance, choosing to do right before Him. While we set goals and make plans, Jehovoez is the One with the right and the wisdom to know what is good and bad for us. This is evidently what is meant in Jeremiah 10:23, which states: “23 I well know, O Jehovoez, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We need the light of divine truth to successfully walk with God. Deciding to step is similar to deciding whether to believe something to be true. Proverbs 14:15 says “The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd [or, “foresighted prudent”] one ponders each step.” The primary lesson may be, “think before you act.” Speaking of God, Jo-shuaz' (Jesus) said “I always do the things pleasing to Him.” Thus the psalmist pleads for God to guide his steps safely. Along with this he asks for nothing crooked to dominate him, or as another translation reads, “Don’t let any sin be my master.” (NIRV). For this to be true, we should aim to view things as God does, asking “What would God have me do, and why?” or similarly “What would Christ do in this situation?” This is the point of Proverbs 3:5-7--here it is in GNT (Curly brackets mine): “5 Trust in the LORD {Jehovoez} with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. 6 Remember the LORD in everything you do, and he will show you the right way. 7 Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the LORD and refuse to do wrong.” May we trust and appreciate God’s guidance in our life, for our everlasting success and happiness!
134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
FIRMLY STANDING. The indication is here that “oppressive men” may try to interfere with such godly obedience. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention, that he may be free to obey God, to keep His orders. While endeavoring to keep all of God’s commandments, recall that such orders typically involve the most serious and urgent commands. These are a major part of the framework of God’s lawl, as the structural supports in a house. This is built on the foundation of faith in Christ and essential teachings of Christian truth. May we come to identify the orders of God and Christ, appreciating their vital role in supporting a happy and successful life before God, especially with the future blessings of God’s kingdom.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your regulations.
GOD'S NAME UPON HIS PEOPLE. Clearly, the psalmist sought God’s favor and blessing, as he wanted to follow even appropriate specific guidance from God. Isaiah says of Israel: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovoez, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” (Isaiah 54:13). The Christian apostle Paul referred to the “Israel of God” as those walking orderly by Christian conduct. (Galat 6:16). Thus those being taught by Jehovoez God would come to have abundant peace, in harmony with prophecies regarding the blessings of life under God’s rulership. Psalm 37:11 says “11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance (or, fulfillment) of peace.” Regarding God’s face shining upon the psalmist, this may be understood in the light of Numbers 6:22-27: “22 Then Jehovoez said to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bless the people of Israel. Say to them: 24 “May Jehovoez bless you and safeguard you. 25 May Jehovoez make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you. 26 May Jehovoez lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.”’ 27 And they must place my name upon the people of Israel, that I may bless them.” May we ever look to Jehovoez and honor Him as the Ultimate Source of genuine peace and happiness!
136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
THE VALUE OF GOD'S LAWL. Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His word through Christ, who embodied the lawl. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoez God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually and otherwise. 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 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 able to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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FLS START Blogpost 1 (1-3) Shorthand: ETH08A3: (3) Upds, PR-A(9.2). / 09A3: Important Note, (2A) PS, Ps067. / 07A1: (2B) SW-1, (3) PR-A(9.1), New blogpost 1. / NOTES : (y.B27,oC23 Tue 7:01,43; 8:12,20,50 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 9, verses 7-9, PR-A(9.2) . Updates. (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 .