Psalm 119:111-112 Your testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.… I. THE CHRISTIAN'S PRIVILEGE. "Thy testimonies." The blessings here offered are — forgiveness of sin; reconciliation with God, and communion with Him; peace of conscience; the guidance of God's Holy Spirit through life. II. THE CHRISTIAN'S JOY is the evidence of his privilege: he lays claim to the spiritual blessings of which the Gospel testifies, because they are the very joy of his heart. III. THE CHRISTIAN'S LIFE (ver. 112). When we speak of "claiming God's testimonies' as our "heritage," it is evident that we look upon the Bible as a book of promises: when, as in the present case, we speak of "fulfilling God's statutes," then we regard the same book as a book of rules for the conduct of life. Now the servant of God regards it in both these points of view. 1. His diligence and care. 2. His perseverance. "Alway, even unto the end." (J. S. Pratt.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.WEB: I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. |
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