Tuesday, December 02, 2014

Benefits of heeding the Lord's law

They are many.  The benefits of reading and listening and learning and obeying the Lord's Good Law are rich, deep and life-sustaining.
The Creator, after all, does know how the human soul flourishes.

"The law of the LORD is perfect; reviving the soul;
the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple; (And who doesn't want to be wise)
the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; (tickled pink?  I'm in.)
the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; (so we can see where we are going)
the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever;
the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is your servant warned; (and who doesn't want to be warned of danger?)
The range of benefits reach from the impervious

In keeping them there is great reward." Psalm 19:7-11
to the up close and very personal.

The "great reward" of heeding God's peaceable instruction includes a renewed soul, wisdom, joy, enlightened insight, priceless treasure, sweetness and safety.  Is there a better path?  

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