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Posted on 10/24/2026 2:29:25 PM PDT by metmom
"The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether" (Ps. 19:9).
God’s Word is true and produces righteousness in the believer’s life.
The inability of human wisdom to produce right living was reaffirmed in my thinking as I read a contemporary psychiatrist's book on how to overcome depression. The doctor's first suggestion was to shout "Cancel!" every time you have a negative thought. She also recommended playing a tape recording of positive messages while you sleep at night, and listening to positive music during the day.
Cultivating a meaningful spiritual philosophy was another of her suggestions. She said any will do—as long as it works for you—but cautioned against those that speak of sin and guilt. Her final point was to find the spiritual light within yourself.
That kind of advice is foolish because it has no basis in truth. The best it can do is mask a few symptoms. It cannot cure the illness.
Jesus illustrated the hopelessness of searching for truth through such means when He said to a group of unbelievers, "Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word. You are of your father the devil . . . [who] does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me. . . . He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God" (John 8:43-47).
Unbelievers don't see the truth of God's Word for what it is. But believers hear the truth and receive it. Like David, they acknowledge that "the judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether" (Ps. 19:9).
"Judgments" in that context speaks of ordinances or divine verdicts from the Supreme Judge. "Righteous altogether" implies that Scripture produces comprehensive righteousness in all who receive it. Together they emphasize that true righteousness originates from God's Word and flows through His people.
Suggestions for Prayer
-Praise God for giving you the truth that produces righteousness.
For Further Study
-What do the following verses say about God's righteous Word: Psalm 119:89, 128, 137-38, and 142?
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Studying God’s Word ping
I’m learning about Christianity and all the denominations. I’ve been to a Lutheran church and the people were very friendly. They assigned a member to me to answer every question I had. Welcomed me like family.
Tomorrow I’m going to a Presbyterian service.
This all started with a question I asked a friend. “So, Jesus was crucified, Three days later he arose from the dead.” My friend says, “That’s pretty much it.
So, what did Jesus do the next day? He couldn’t answer me. That’s why I want to learn.
So, what did Jesus do the next day? He couldn’t answer me. That’s why I want to learn.
“ A better question might be, what is he doing now?”
Probably preparing for the sermon tomorrow.
“ A better question might be, what is he doing now?”
Probably preparing for the sermon tomorrow.
The Holy Spirit is a WHO not a WHAT.
God the Father wants a personal relationship with you through the Word (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit.
start reading if you really want to know more.
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