Worship: A Study in PsalmsSample

What does it say?

The Lord is righteous; His words are true, trustworthy, and eternal. The writer shed tears over disobedience to God’s law, entrusting his life to God’s promises and compassion.

What does it mean?

Throughout this section, the writer stated what he knew to be true about God and His Word: the Lord is righteous and eternal; His promises are true; His laws are right, and His instructions can be trusted. The psalmist’s prayer and position directly opposed those who ignored God’s commands. He had reason to be confident, though. His prayer was within God’s will because he asked the Lord to act according to His Word and character. Since he had been – and continued to be – obedient to God’s laws and commands, His thoughts and positions were correct.

How should I respond?

Political opinions and conventional morality fluctuate with the prevailing thought of the day, but God and His Word never change. There will come a day when everything God says in the Bible will be accomplished and proven true. Until then, we each have to decide whether or not we’ll go against the current tide and take a stand on God’s Word. Are you grieving over our nation’s disregard for the truths revealed in Scripture? What opinion, decision, or political position do you need to submit to the authority of God’s righteous, eternal Word? God is right, regardless of what society thinks. You can confidently entrust your life to His promises when you choose to live by His commands.