Psalm 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to your word. I. THE SENSES IS WHICH THE WORD OF GOD IS A CLEANSER OF THE WAY OF LIFE. 1. It purifies as a rule. 2. God's Word is an instrument by which He cleanses the heart. So Jesus prayed — "Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy Word is truth." The Word that said, "Let there be light," and in a moment changed the darkness and confusion of the aboriginal elements into the light, order, and beauty of creation, is the same Word which breathes the breath of spiritual life into the new creature in Christ Jesus. II. THE MANNER IS WHICH THE WORD OF GOD IS TO BE APPLIED TO CLEANSE THE YOUNG MAN'S WAY. "By taking heed thereto." 1. This implies an earnest study of the Word; frequent and unintermitred contemplation. 2. It also implies a care and watchfulness over our own hearts and ways. III. THE REASONS WHICH SHOULD APPEAL TO YOUTH TO TAKE HEED TO THEIR WAY. 1. How reasonable it is in itself. Ought not God to have our first and best, who loved us first and gave us His best? 2. Temptation is never so strong and fiery as in the tropical clime of youth. 3. The fearful hindrances to the work of grace which increase and aggravate upon the postponement of repentance. (J. B. Owen, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.WEB: How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. |
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