Psa_119:72. The Preciousness of the Divine Word<\/p>\n
"The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver."’97Psa_119:72.<\/p>\n
In this interesting passage we have presented,<\/p>\n
I. The true Nature of the Word of God.<\/p>\n
"The law of thy mouth."<\/p>\n
Observe, then,<\/p>\n
1. Its authority.<\/p>\n
It is a "law." As such it is a rule of conduct; solemnly obligatory; and supported by rewards and punishments.<\/p>\n
2. Its divinity.<\/p>\n
The law of God’s "mouth. "Not of human but of divine origin. The revelation of God’s mind to man. 2Ti_3:16. 2Pe_1:21. It possesses striking evidences of divinity.<\/p>\n
Its great and sublime doctrines.<\/p>\n
Its antiquity and preservation.<\/p>\n
Its renovating influence, sanctifying power, &c. Joh_17:17. See Psa_19:7-9.<\/p>\n
Consider,<\/p>\n
II. Its inestimable Worth.<\/p>\n
"Better to me than thousands of gold and silver."<\/p>\n
1. In many things it resembles gold and silver.<\/p>\n
(1) On account of its preciousness. Gold and silver most precious of metals. Word of God intrinsically so. Psa_138:2.<\/p>\n
(2) In gold and silver there is much value in small compass. So the word of God. Of more worth than all the books in the universe. Every word precious &c. Several of its paragraphs of incalculable worth. See, as examples, Exo_34:6, &c. Luk_2:13-21. 1Ti_4:8.<\/p>\n
(3) For their purity. Every word of God is pure. The standard of purity Pro_30:5.<\/p>\n
(4) For their splendor.<\/p>\n
Brightest of metals. So the word of God is luminous, resplendent, &c. As a light shining, &c.<\/p>\n
(5) For their solidity and weight. Heaviest of metals. Hebrew word for gold, signifies to consolidate, &c. Word of God is solid, weighty; nothing trivial or light.<\/p>\n
(6) For their inconsumable essence. Fire does not destroy, &c. It purifies, and removes only the dross. Word of God will stand every test. It has been tried for centuries, both by good and bad men; yet every word, and jot, and tittle, remains the same. It abideth forever.<\/p>\n
(7) For their usefulness. Gold and silver have ever been a medium of trade &c. So of God’s word it is said, "The merchandise of it," &c. Gold and silver have been applied to ornament the person The word of God is the true ornament of the soul. Pro_4:9, &c. Of gold the vessels of the sanctuary were made, &c. So it is the truth which sanctifies us to the service of God, makes us holy vessels in his house.<\/p>\n
But the law of God’s mouth,<\/p>\n
2. Is better than gold and silver.<\/p>\n
(1) Better in itself. Gold mere inanimate, senseless matter. The law of God’s mouth; the production of the divine mind; the transcript of the divine likeness. Heavenly and spiritual in its nature.<\/p>\n
(2) Better in its object and design. Destined for the soul. The food of the mind, &c.<\/p>\n
(3) Better in its effects. Gold and silver confer earthly advantages. The word of God, spiritual and eternal advantages.<\/p>\n
(4) Better in point of essentiality. Gold and silver are dispensable; not truly essential. Word of God indispensable, and all-essential.<\/p>\n
(5) Better in point of certainty. Gold and silver uncertain. "Make wings," &c. Word of God sure. Thieves cannot rob us.<\/p>\n
(6) Better in point of durability. Gold and silver are corruptible; the word of God as incorruptible as the great Original from whence it proceeded.<\/p>\n
Application<\/p>\n
1. Bless God for his precious word. Next to Jesus and the Holy Spirit, his greatest gift to man.<\/p>\n
2. Prize and revere it. Set your hearts upon it.<\/p>\n
3. Seek to be greatly enriched with it. Covet much of it, &c. Lay it up. Dig for it.<\/p>\n
4. Use it. Apply it to your diversity of condition. It is profitable for all seasons and circumstances.<\/p>\n
5. What shall be the end of those who neglect the Gospel of Christ?<\/p>\n
Autor: JABEZ BURNS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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