Psalm 119:ב (Bet)
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10 I seek you with all my heart;
don’t let me stray from your mitzvot.
11 I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I won’t sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, Adonai!
Teach me your laws.
13 I proclaim with my mouth
all the rulings you have spoken.
14 I rejoice in the way of your instruction
more than in any kind of wealth.
15 I will meditate on your precepts
and keep my eyes on your ways.
16 I will find my delight in your regulations.
I will not forget your word.
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Yesterday we learned about obeying God. Psalm 119 also gives advice for young people. The writer tells us that a young person can live a pure life by following God's instructions.
Christian parents have the responsibility to teach their children about God and His Word. This begins at home and continues with times of learning, worship and fellowship with other Christians.
Why do young people need to follow God's instructions? Psalm 119:11 gives us the answer to that question. "I study your teachings very carefully. Why? So I will not sin against you." If I want to pass a spelling test in school, I need to study. In the same way, if I want to learn how to avoid sin, I need to study God's Word.
God wants people of all ages to study His Word and learn how to serve Him. Psalm 119 reminds us that we should enjoy reading the Bible. When we know about God and His plan for our lives, we will be happy.
Take time to study the Bible today. Then remember what you learned and apply it to your life.
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