Psalm 119:11 - When Temptation Calls.
Psalm 119:11 (KJV) Thy word have I hid in
mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Im amazed sometimes at all the things
we fill our minds with. For instance, some
people know the names of every character in the
Star Wars films along with all the plot twists.
Others seem to know the scores of every
professional baseball game that has been played in the
last four decades.
As for me, I have in my memory banks the
lyrics to songs Ive heard years ago, including
the theme song to The Flintstones. I dont
know when I consciously learned them, but I know
them.
We have all kinds of data floating around
in our minds, but do we know the Word of God?
Do we know what verses deal with specific
subjects and what the Bible says about certain
topics?
In our own strength, we dont have the
power to resist temptation. Thats why we need
to take time to memorize the Word of God.
When Jesus had been fasting for 40 days
and nights in the wilderness, the devil came to
Him and said, If You are the Son of God,
command that these stones become bread (Matthew
4:3 NKJV).
Yes, Jesus had the power to do that. No
doubt He was hungry - hungry to the point of
starvation, even.
But with His response, Jesus gave us an
example to follow. He showed us how to deal with
temptation. And He stood on ground that we, too, can
stand on.
Jesus said, It is written, Man
shall not live by bread alone, but by every word
that proceeds from the mouth of God (verse
4 NKJV).
He fought temptation with the Word of God.
Its good to carry a Bible, of course,
but the best place to carry the Word of God is
in your heart. Memorize it so you can draw upon
it when temptation comes knocking at your door.
And indeed, temptation will come. [Greg Laurie
from Harvest Ministries;
https://www.harvestdaily.com]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC
Psalm 119:11 - How to Be Spiritually Strong.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210318-1056.html
Matthew 4:4 - Spiritual Food Is Necessary
for Spirit Living.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200618-0839.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.revelationnow.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657