Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. All wish to please — 1. Some to please themselves. Whoever is offended, they must be indulged. 2. Some to please men. And this is not in all cases improper. "Let every one of us please his neighbour," but it must be "for his good to edification." 3. Some endeavour to please God. Such were Paul and his companions. "We labour...to be accepted of Him." And such was David. He would dedicate all his powers to God. A natural man cares for his conduct as men see it. But he makes no conscience of his speech, or of his thoughts. I. David's prayer shows HIS HUMILITY, he asks. only that his works may be acceptable. II. HIS AFFECTION. He desires only to please Him. III. CONSCIOUSNESS OF DUTY. He knew that he was bound to seek God's favour. IV. REGARD TO SELF-INTEREST. It could not but be well for him if he pleased God. Innumerable are the benefits of pleasing God. (William Jay.) Parallel Verses KJV: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. |
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