What most directs our motives in our daily life of serving other people? Think about it; if our source lies anywhere but in the Bible, we will find ourselves misguided and lacking in many ways. Psalm 19 encourages us in dependency on what God says about life.
“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward….Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:7-11, 14
Spurgeon in commenting on verse 11b, “in keeping them there is great reward,” said this: “A quiet conscience is a little heaven. A martyr was fastened to the stake, and the sheriff who was to execute him expressed his sorrow that he should persevere in his opinions, and compel him to set fire to the pile. The martyr answered, ‘Do not trouble yourself, for I am not troubling myself. Come and lay your hand upon my heart, and see if it does not beat quietly.’ His request was complied with, and he was found to be quite calm. ‘Now’ said he, ‘lay your hand on your own heart, and see if you are not more troubled than I am; and then go your way, and instead of pitying me, pity yourself.’”
May God’s ways that are clearly given to us in His Word be the foundation of all we do.
Plan to join us this Thursday morning as we look deeper into how God’s Word gives us proper motivation to live and serve. For those of you who can not make it in person, we will be live on the church Livestream (discoverybaptist.org) at 9:30 and also the class will be available to watch later at the same place.