Bible Chapter: Psalms 101 & 102

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    We read here of a desire to do what is right before the Lord.  Wickedness is rejected.  There is one very interesting statement where the Psalmist says that he will set nothing wicked before his eyes.  That is a powerful insight of the importance of what we look at.  This importance is more critical today because there are so many more things to put before our eyes.  Sinful or destructive things are much more readily available.
    We all will face times of distress in life.  When that happens we must reach out to God for help. The Psalmist expressed his hope in the Lord.  He reached out to Him and sought God’s mercy in his difficult time.  He knew that God is eternal and He will help His people.  God never changes and His people can rely on Him.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    The desire to always do what is right and keep pure things in the forefront of our desire needs to be a constant reminder in daily life.  There are so many things that jump up and strive to pull people away from the Lord. This is nothing new, as the Psalmist wrote about it.  Job talked about it during his times of suffering.  This is something people will always deal with.  We can have God’s victory over impurity.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Don’t listen to the lies that say it doesn’t matter what you do or what you participate in. It does matter.  Compromise is a growing issue among believers.  Learn to overcome and be a person who lives in God’s victory.