HE - Today we hear a lot about some people’s fear of commitment. One can believe this fear lies at the root of one night stands and the overwhelmingly trendy habit of shacking-up or hooking-up. Would you be shocked to discover fear of commitment shows up in church as well? Here’s an example – church hopping without being a part of any one group. Fear of commitment cause some professing believers to live on the fringes of faith in order to avoid being accountable to follow Biblical standards. Not so the psalmist in Psalm 119. On the contrary, his prayer is to be taught the Word so he can govern his life by its standards. He is asking for rules by which to live. He is not satisfied with merely fulfilling his religious obligations as a Jew or to do the minimum necessary to be considered righteous. His whole heart beats to the rhythm of God’s will.
We have already talked about how everything pales in comparison to Jesus but let us look at what Jesus had to say about looking at evil. He said abstain, old fashioned word for stay away from or refuse to participate in, every appearance of evil. The habit of driving as close to the cliffs of life as possible to prove we will not go over into sin is not God’s idea.
There are numerous scriptures in the Word regarding God’s ability to keep those who trust in him. Today I choose one such affirmation to conclude our time together.
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. ©8/2010
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