DO YOU LOVE JEHOVAH'S REMINDERS EXCEEDINGLY?

"My soul has kept your reminders, and I love them exceedingly." -Psalm 119:167.

JEHOVAH wants his people to be happy.  To enjoy true happiness, of course, we must walk in God's Law and observe his orders.  To that end, he gives  us reminders.  These are repeatedly mentioned in the Scriptures, especially in Psalm 119, possibly composed by Judah's young Prince Hezekiah.  This beautiful song begins with the words:  "Happy are the ones faultless  in their way, the ones walking in the law of Jehovah.  Happy are those observing his reminders;  with all the heart they keep searching for him." -Psalm 119:1, 2.

We 'walk in the law of Jehovah' by taking in accurate knowledge of his Word and by applying it in life.  Since we are imperfect, however, we need reminders.  The Hebrew word rendered "reminders" indicates that God calls his law, orders, regulations, commandments and statutes back to our minds.  (Matthew 10:18-20)  We will remain happy only if we continue to observe such reminders, for they help us to avoid spiritual pitfalls that result in calamity and sorrow.

Next time: Cleave to Jehovah's Reminders

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