Category Archives: Psalms

In order to speak right speech

Wrong thoughts lead to suspicion, contempt, anger, bitterness, lust, envy, deceit, evil speaking, and myriad sins enough to fill up the rest of this short blog post. I don’t want any of those in my life!

My desire

  • “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14).
  • Desire and aspiration and good intentions are not enough.
  • Neither is an acknowledgement of truth.

My petition

  • “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10).
  • This is the only way Psalm 19:14 will ever be true.
  • We speak from the abundance of our hearts (Luke 6:45).
  • This is God’s work, but He doesn’t leave me workless.

My parts

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It's hard to steer straight when you're navel gazing!

Self-pity has no kinship with humility.

[The Scriptures say in Luke 14:11 -- Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased]
Self-pity is a form of self-exaltation!

Self-pity is weakness, not meekness.

Self-pity steals attention from God. Self-pity reveals a focus on self which cannot co-exist with a focus on Christ. Thus, self-pity leaves Jesus out of the picture. If the previous be true, self-pity is sin. Continue reading →