“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
Peace is defined as freedom from agitation or disturbance by the passions, as from fear, terror, anger, anxiety or the like; quietness of mind; tranquillity; calmness; quiet of conscience(Webster 1828). When you look within your own life could you say that you have peace in all areas? Living in a sinful world and dealing with sinful people can be quite difficult, but look at your own life for a moment. Are you perfect? Is every thought and deed out of your mouth a true testimony of Jesus Christ? Probably not! There are many Christians that are so quick to be irritated at others for what they do, and they live as if they never irritate anyone. Looking at this scripture tells us that we should never be offended if we truly love the Word of God. Why do believers get so irritated with others? The main problem is because of the pride in their heart. Life is not about you, its about Jesus Christ. How many people do you think you have offended by your actions over the course of your life? Probably too many! Peace comes from living for Jesus Christ! Everyone is sinful, everyone makes mistakes, and everyone offends others. Some people say the Bible is just a book, but its different than any book you could ever read: it tells us about a man who willingly gave His life to save sinners from eternal punishment. It tells us to love our enemies, and suffer persecution for doing what is right. The law in this verse of scripture is referring to the Word of God. Most Christians don’t have peace in their life because their offended at situations that don’t go their way or how they might be treated. The only way to love the law is first to read it, but then apply it in your life! If your offended at what other people do, your not allowing the Word of God to guide you through this sin cursed world! Don’t be offended!
Memory Verse Week 4/30/18
Psalm 119:165
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
