Category: The Word Of God

TAKING HEED - Psalm 119:9-16

1/11/2026

Psalm 119:9 "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word."

Introduction

We are living in a vile and unpure culture that surrounds Christians with sexual images, lustful movies, wicked entertainment, immoral music, which all lead to sinful and unclean temptations.

A Bible teacher once said, "Everywhere we look we find temptation to fill our minds with thoughts of sexual relationships that God wouldn't approve."

The fundamental solution to living a pure and clean life in our thoughts and actions is found in God’s word.

Jesus said in John 17:17, "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."

Moral purity is intentional and does not happen by accident. This passage presents three "I WILL" statements that we should reflect on to pay close attention to God's Word if we want to live pure lives.

1. I WILL MEDITATE

Psalm 119:15 "I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways."

Reading or listening to the Word of God is quite different from reflecting deeply on it.

Reflecting on biblical principles helps us grasp the meaning, purpose, and solution for purity, and appreciate God's intent for holy living.

Meditating on the Word of God helps us apply it daily and live in a way that pleases God.

Psalm 119:11 "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."

Memorising Scripture is good, but if the Word of God does not move from our heads to the heart, then all is vain. Scripture should affect our hearts toward obedience, leading to sanctification.

Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (2) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

2. I WILL DELIGHT

Psalm 119:16 "I will delight myself in thy statutes..."

Finding joy in God's teachings encourages us to reject all kinds of wickedness. The pleasure we have in pleasing God demonstrates that we respect, both God and His Word.

Psalm 19:9 “The fear of the LORD is clean…”
Proverbs 8:13 “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil…”

Joseph overcame temptation from Potiphar’s wife because he had a heart to please God.

Genesis 39:9 “…how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God??”

3. I WILL NOT FORGET

Psalm 119:16 "I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word."

Remembering the principles we learn is essential for successfully applying scriptural teachings both now and in the future, particularly when facing moments of temptation.
Psalm 119:11 "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."

Conclusion

There are two more key points in our passage to help us heed God's Word.

1. A sincere heart/faith.

Psalms 119:10 “With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.”

The psalmist recognized his tendency to stray but trusted that sincere faith/heart in the Lord would help him resist temptation and remain steadfast.
It is important to recognise that doubt can breed a double mind and a divided heart.

Living a life of integrity requires sincere commitment to the principles found in God's Word, rather than indifference or lack of dedication.

2. A maintain a teachable spirit.

Psalms 119:12 “Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.”

As we grow in purity, we should continue to have a tender heart to the instruction from God’s Word.

Proverbs 9:9 “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”

When we allow God’s Word to cleanse our ways, then we can say with the Psalmist.

Psalms 119:13 “With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.”

TAKING HEED

In Christ alone, and for God's Glory!
Charlie - Galatians 2:20
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The Delightful Disciple, Part 1

10/21/2019

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There are different people that have different attitudes toward the Word of God; to some the Word of God is bitter (John 6:60-66) and to others the Word of God is sweet. (John 6:67-68) There are people that are offended by the Word of God (Matthew 13:20-21) and there are people that are blest. (1 John 5:3, Psalm 119:165). Notice at least five characteristics of the Psalmist delightful attitude toward the Word of God.

1. His Affection – Psalm 119:97 “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” He was so in-love with the Word of God that he thought about it all day long. In verse 98 we see a glimpse of one of the reasons to why the Psalmist is in-love with the Word of God. Psalm 119:98 “Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.” A man of God once said “The humble believer, equipped with the wisdom of the Word, can see more on his knees than his enemies can on their tiptoes.”

2. His Attention – Psalm 119:99 “I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.” The Psalmist had more wisdom then his teachers because he allowed the Word of God to sink in his heart. (Luke 9:43-45). He also had more Wisdom than others because he obey what he heard. Psalm 119:100 “I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.” He was a doer of the Word and not a hearer only. Remember what Jesus said, a wise builder is one who hears the Word and Keeps it.

3. His Application – Psalm 119:101 “I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.” The Psalmist knew that there would be certain things that would hinder his walk with God, and he was determined to make sure those things did not get in the way of obeying the Word of God. This reminds me of Daniel who purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat. (Daniel 1:8)Psalm 119:102 “I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.”

A preaching once said “Sin will keep you from this Book (Bible) and this Book (Bible) will keep you from Sin” – Charlie Haddad

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And Doctrine

2/27/2019

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2 Timothy 4:2 “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
The word ‘doctrine’ simply means teaching. Bible doctrine, therefore, refers to the teaching of the Scriptures. Since the days of the apostles, Bible-believing people have had an emphasis upon sound doctrine, but today doctrine is often downplayed in favour of ecumenical unity.

1. We know sound doctrine through obedience (John 7:17) - If a man is open to the truth and willing to obey God, the Lord will give him wisdom so that he can discern sound doctrine from false. In Proverbs 1:23 God says, “Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.” God has promised to make His truth known to those who repent and submit to Him.

2. We know sound doctrine through continuing in God’s Word (John 8:31-32) - In 2 Timothy 2:15, the believer is commanded to rightly divide the Word. This refers to interpreting it properly and knowing its doctrine correctly. Would God require a Christian to rightly divide the Word of truth if He did not intend to give him the ability to do that? This verse indicates that God will hold the Christian accountable for this task, because the one who rightly divides the Word of truth is approved. It is implied that the one who does not rightly divide the truth is disapproved. This means that Pat Boone and other ecumenists are wrong when they say that God does not hold the believer accountable to know sound doctrine.

3. We know sound doctrine through the Holy Spirit - 1 John 2:20-21 says, “But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.” Verse 27 says further, “But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.” Thus the Scriptures plainly state that the believer has the Holy Spirit to teach him and he can know the truth. – David Cloud

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Outline of Psalm 119

8/2/2016

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The following subject headings for the various sections of the Psalm 119 are based primarily on F. W. Grant's notes:

vv. 1-8   The Blessedness of Obeying the Word

vv. 9-16   Cleansing By the Word

vv. 17-24   Discernment By the Word

vv. 25-32   Sense of Personal Insufficiency Through the Word

vv. 33-40   The Power of the Word

vv. 41-48   Victory Through the Word

vv. 49-56   Rest and Comfort Through the Word

vv. 57-64   Perseverance in the Word

vv. 65-72   The Pricelessness of the Word in Good and Evil Times

vv. 73-80   Insights Through the Word

vv. 81-88   The Afflicted One Sustained By the Word

vv. 89-96   Eternity of the Word

vv. 97-104   Wisdom Through the Word

vv. 105-112   The Word a Lamp and Light For All Occasions

vv. 113-120   The Wicked and the Word

vv. 121-128   Separation and Deliverance Through the Word

vv. 129-136   Joy and Communion Through the Word

vv. 137-144   Zeal For the Word

vv. 145-152   Experience Through the Word

vv. 153-160   Salvation Through the Word

vv. 161-168   Perfection of the Word

vv. 169-176   Prayer and Praise Through the Word

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