God calls us to be holy.  That means we are to be set apart, we are to avoid participating in that which is sinful and carnal.  Still, we all still struggle against our sin nature and temptation towards doing things that God commands us to avoid.  We do this while living in a world which has values that often stand opposed to holiness and Godly righteousness.

 

This section of Psalm 119 presents an “oil and water” like comparison of the carnal and the holy.  In these verses, our author describes 1) the Character of the Carnal Person – he shows us 2) God’s Condemnation of the Carnal Person – he demonstrates 3) How We Should Handle Conflict with the Carnal Person – and finally, he guides us in 4) Seeking God’s Support to Be Set Apart, and in cultivating 5) A Healthy Respect for God’s Righteousness.

 

We need to look to the Lord for help to live holy lives.

 

 

Psalm 119:113-120

May 1, 2022

 

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