Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will; for you are my God: your spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. : — I. THE GODLY MAN'S PRAYER. Humility, teachableness, sense of his own ignorance should characterize the Christian; as also the greatness and glory, the wisdom and power of Him who is his God. II. THE GODLY MAN'S DELIGHT. 1. What is the will of God? (1) Our sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3). (2) He wills that we should render Him most hearty thanksgiving for all the mercies with which He so bountifully blesses us (1 Thessalonians 5:18). (3) He wills that by our well-doing we should adorn the Gospel (1 Peter 2:15). "The Christian is the true evidence of Christianity" (Drummond). "Adorn the Gospel." Let the jewels be set in gold. 2. Knowing His will, having learnt it, we must do it, and do it heartily. 3. The more we do what we have been taught, the more will the Lord our God reveal to us of His will. (H. B. Saxton.) Parallel Verses KJV: Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. |
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