Moment With The Master
“Statutes and Judgments”
Categories: Moment With The Master"More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. (Psalms 19:10)
Here David extols the value of God’s word. One of the Bible’s most comprehensive descriptions of God’s revelation is recorded here.
Six terms are employed to describe the character of God’s word. The “law” implies rules of conduct for ordering and guiding one’s life. The “testimony of the Lord” bears witness of God and his will for us. His “statutes” are those things precisely stated like a road-map that clearly marks the right path. God’s “commandments” are his rules and regulations. The “fear of the Lord” implies reverence because of who the law came from. God’s “judgments” come from his court of law implying either a legal sanction or a Divine sentence.
Six terms are then used to describe the quality of Divine revelation. God’s word is “perfect”, “sure”, “right”, “pure”, “clean”, “true”, and “righteous”. The sum of thought here is the accuracy, reliability, and everlasting duration of God’s revelation. His word is dependable and its principles will offer a solid foundation to anyone who will apply it.
The effect of God’s word is specified in six ways. It “converts the soul” - thus it calls the wanderer back to God. When it is studied and applied it makes one “wise” unto salvation. God’s glory, grace, and love “rejoice the heart”. His revelation “enlightens” one concerning duty to God, neighbor, and self. Moreover, one is “warned” about the perils of evil, and in following them there is a rich “reward”.
God’s word does much greater good for us than any riches or gold. It must be loved and delighted more than honey. Study it diligently and you will be enriched by its treasure.
By George Slover
