Today’s Word
Just in Case You Were Confused
He who practices deceit shall not dwell within my house;
He who speaks falsehood shall not maintain his position before me. Psalm 101:7 NASB Speaks falsehood – So David won’t let any deceitful practitioner in his house. Would that change your list of dinner guests? Just in case you were confused about David’s meaning, he clarifies. …
Fashionable
He who practices deceit shall not dwell within my house;
He who speaks falsehood shall not maintain his position before me. Psalm 101:7 NASB Practices deceit – Who practices deceit? Who’s on your list of liars? Let’s see. Maybe some politicians (or may be all of them?). Maybe your ex-spouse. Maybe your business competitor. Maybe that…
God and Israel
My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me;
He who walks in a blameless way is the one who will minister to me. Psalm 101:6 NASB The faithful of the land – “The Torah is God’s wisdom, and Israel translates it into real life.” “. . . Israel…
Who Is High and Lifted Up?
A perverse heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil. Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy. Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not endure. Psalm 101:4-5 ESV Arrogant – Does your praise and worship music include the words “high and lifted up”? If so,…
Not Knowing
A perverse heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil. Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy. Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not endure. Psalm 101:4-5 ESV Slanders – David declares that he will have nothing to do with evil. Lo ra eda says…
The Final Choice
A perverse heart shall depart from me;
I will know no evil. Psalm 101:4 NASB I will know – End of the Roman calendar year. Most people are making some sort of resolution. Usually these last but a short time and the ordinary routine returns. Most resolutions are statements of positive self-improvement. I have a few. …
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