“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting
the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” Psa 7
When
we think of instructions, decrees and commandments, we often see them as
binding, hindering and restrictive. But here we see the opposite results: God’s
law revives, brings forth wisdom, joy, insightfulness, discernment and is rewarding
(vss 8-11). God’s law directs and
illuminates our path warning us of danger and thus pointing us towards success,
not chains that bind us or restrict us. The greatest illustration of the
perfection of the law is seen in the “converting” and transformation of the
soul; in that it turns ones heart away from sin into righteousness and
holiness. The glory of the law or the revealed truth of God is that those who
seek after it and bear it to heart experience and show forth legitimate affects
when God’s truth and man’s heart collide. While great and important effects are
produced by the knowledge which are shown from the works of God, converting and
transforming power goes forth from the law of God or His written word.
It’s
not scientific truth which converts man, but the revealed truth of God’s word.
HSAY…Todd
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