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ERR NOT FROM GOD’S WORD
LORD’S DAY, JANUARY 14
Psalm 119:21-22
James 5:19-20
“Brethren, if any of you
do err from the truth,
and one convert him…”
ERR NOT FROM GOD’S WORD
When mistakes are made in cooking, the adding of a few ingredients may suffice to restore the taste. Taking a wrong turn on the road may cause you to spend some extra time before you are back on the right track. However, to stray from (or to disobey) the Word of God by choice will cost you more and may result in irreparable damage. The psalmist understands the tragedy ahead if he errs from the Word. He makes sure that he is not deceived by others and that he is obeying the Word himself.
Rebuke the proud that are cursed: He pleads for arrogant people to be dealt with according to their folly. They deceive others by propagating lies for they are presumptuous. Many will be led astray by their errors. The Lord must chide them or they will continue to lead others to transgress. They will lead people in the way of destruction. That is why they are cursed. They are bound to perish and they are destined to hell and eternal fires. They will do their utmost to mislead people and cast doubts on God’s Word.
Remove from me reproach and contempt: As for the psalmist, he seeks to be cleared. He asks God to remove his disgrace and shame from him. These are for the proud and cursed, not for those who keep the Word. Those who guard and protect the Word are not to be put to shame. They are to be crowned and honoured by God. The Lord will see them as good and faithful servants. God will reward them with the crown of life. They shall have the Tree of Life and will enter the gates of the city. They shall live forever and ever in His presence. Read Romans 8:1.
A person regenerated, by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour, will have a new nature. He loves the Word and keeps His commandment. He no longer desires to err from God’s Word. He wants to hide it in his heart so that he may not stray away from the Word. Read 1 John 3:24.
Be warned! When one is presumptuous not to believe in the Word, the eternal destiny is condemnation and torment in the Lake of Fire!
THOUGHT: Do I fear to err from the Word of God?
PRAYER: Father, may I not be proud and cursed.