Psalm 119:72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver. I. THE TRUE NATURE, OF THE WORD OF GOD. 1. Its authority, It is a "law." As such it is a rule of conduct; solemnly obligatory; and supported by rewards and punishments. 2. Its divinity. The law of God's "mouth:" Not of human but of Divine origin. The revelation of God's mind to man (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21). It possesses striking evidences of divinity. (1) Its great and sublime doctrines. (2) Its antiquity and preservation. (3) Its renovating influence, sanctifying power, etc. (John 17:17). II. ITS INESTIMABLE WORTH. 1. In many things it resembles gold and silver. (1) On account of its preciousness. Gold and silver most precious of metals. Word of God intrinsically so (Psalm 138:2). (2) In gold and silver there is much value in small compass. So the Word of God. Of more worth than all the books in the universe. Every word precious, etc. (3) For their purity. Every word of God is pure. The standard of purity (Proverbs 30:5). (4) For their splendour. So the Word of God is luminous, resplendent. (5) For their solidity and weight. Word of God is solid, weighty; nothing trivial or light. (6) For their unconsumable essence. Fire does not destroy, etc. It purifies, and removes only the dross. (7):For their usefulness. 2. But it is better than gold and silver. (1) Better in itself. Heavenly and spiritual in its nature. (2) Better in its object and design. Destined for the soul. (3) Better in its effects. Spiritual and eternal advantages. (4) Better in point of essentiality. (5) Better in point of certainty. Word of God sure. Thieves cannot rob us. (6) Better in point of durability. The Word of God as incorruptible as the great Original from whence it proceeded.APPLICATION — 1. Bless God for His precious Word. Next to Jesus and the Holy Spirit His greatest gift to man. 2. Prize and revere it. Set your hearts upon it. 3. Seek to be greatly enriched with it. Covet much of it, etc. Lay it up. Dig for it. 4. Use it. Apply it to your diversity of condition. It is profitable for all seasons and circumstances. 5. What shall be the end of those who neglect the Gospel of Christ? (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.WEB: The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD |
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