Stick with the theme

“They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.” Psalm 119:3

Every verse in Psalm 119 describes and refers back to one word, obedience. You could say it is the theme the Lord has set for us, and He reminds us of the theme throughout all 176 verses. It also states the emotion and character of the one who remains obedient, happy. And I desire real happiness which is JOY. 

“Happy” are the ones full of integrity who follow the law of the Lord. “Happy” are those who obey His decrees and search for him with all their hearts. And “happy” are those who do NOT compromise with evil but walk ONLY in His paths. (Paraphrased)

I cannot expect to walk in the path of the Lord if I am not reading His word to know what path is His. Nor can I expect to remain obedient if I am not reading His word. And that brethren is an oxymoron anyway because if we are not even reading His word than we are already NOT being obedient!

His path is far more than just being good or mentioning His name here and there. His path is far more than just going to church. It is an intimate and personal relationship with Him. It is sticking to the theme He has set, obedience! And we do so by READING HIS WORD!

You either choose that path daily or you choose to compromise with evil which leads to your own path.

Prayer: Jesus You said if we want to truly follow You, we must put aside our selfish ambition, shoulder our cross daily and follow You. We must be willing to lose and give up everything and follow You. And we must not compromise with evil but stand firm in Your word. Help us do just that today all while staying with Your theme. Amen