What the Bible Can Do For You
Psalm 119:1-16 (NLT)
1 Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. 2 Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. 3 They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. 4 You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. 5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! 6 Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. 7 As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! 8 I will obey your decrees. Please don't give up on me! 9 How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. 10 I have tried hard to find you - don't let me wander from your commands 11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 12 I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. 13 I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. 14 I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. 15 I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. 16 I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.
- The Bible Can Bring Us Joy
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- Psalm 119:1-2 (NLT) Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
- Psalm 119:143 (NLT) As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.
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- The Bible Can Teach You How To Live
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- Psalm 119:4-7 (NLT) You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
- Psalm 119:9, 11 (NLT) How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
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- The Bible Can Encourage Us
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- Psalm 119:28 (NLT) I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.
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- The Bible Can Give You Hope
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- Psalm 119:81 (NLT) I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.
- Psalm 119:114 (NLT) You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.
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- The Bible Can Comfort Us
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- Psalm 119:50 (NLT) Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.
- Psalm 119:52 (NLT) I meditate on your age-old regulations; O Lord, they comfort me.
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- The Bible Can Give Wisdom
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- Psalm 119:98 (NLT) Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.
- Psalm 119:104 (NLT) Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.
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- The Bible Can Give Guidance
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- Psalm 119:105 (NLT) Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
- Psalm 199:133 (NLT) Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.
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- The Bible Can Give Us Peace
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- Psalm 119:165 (NLT) Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
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- The Bible Can Give Us Truth
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- Psalm 119:160 (NLT) The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.
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Conclusion:
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT) You have been taught the Holy Scriptures from childhood and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is usedful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
