The Secret To Wisdom--The Mirror of His Word

The Mirror of His Word
Part 3 of 4

Even though mankind has individually and collectively struggled through the ages with the difficulty of controlling their heart, it really is, on the other hand, rather easy to succeed at. It’s as simple as opening YHVH's Word, reading it, and putting it into practice—subordinating personal will in favor of His will.

Paul told Timothy in 3: 16 of his second epistle, “All Scripture is…profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”. For David, the principle of Paul’s admonition was clearly understood. And, it was the writer of Psalms 119 that wrote similarly in v. 105, “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”.

David relied heavily upon every facet of YHVH's Word, and considered it life itself. It should be understood the “Word of YHVH” for David was Torah. It should also be understood the whole of Scripture (as we have it today) can't be correctly interpreted or understood without a thorough acceptance, understanding, and implementation of Torah--from a Hebrew perspective. Without such a foundation, heresy is the ultimate result.

It is no wonder David looked to his Adonai and asked in v. 12-13, “Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins”. In asking his opening question, he was in fact recognizing his limitations and fallibility. In presenting this request, he is expressing faith in the only source of infallibility—his Elohim.

In rendering this question and prayer, David clearly gives us a road-map to follow in understanding the errors of our heart—admit our fallibility and rely upon YHVH's perfection through His Holy Word. Absolutely nothing else works! Bondage to the ways of “self” or the ideals of YHVH will determine the longevity of true encouragement. It is as the title of the next section says—“Control or be controlled”.

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