Copyright 2015 J. Neely
Psalm 39:1b
1 To the chief Musician
[natsach], even to Jeduthun [Yaduwthuwn], A
Psalm [mizmowr] of
David [David].
I said ['amar], I
will take heed [shamar] to my
ways [derek], that
I sin [chata'] not
with my tongue [lashown]: I
will keep [shamar] my
mouth [peh] with a
bridle [machcowm], while
the wicked [rasha`] is
before me. KJV-Interlinear
1 To the choirmaster: to Jeduthun. A psalm
of David.
I said, “I will guard my ways, that I may
not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the
wicked are in my presence.” ESV
The absolute worst
thing that a person can do, is state an opinion, or make a comment, that is
inaccurate, because of the lack of correct understanding, and therefore when
others see or hear or read it, might cause concern or doubt or
misunderstanding, which will lead them to wrong or delayed conclusions
regarding Christianity and truth.
Is far better to
remain silent, and keep your opinions to yourself, than to blurt out statements
that can inadvertently bring harm to others.
The Bible says, be
silent in church, and that applies to everyone.
There is only one
instructor in a classroom, not two instructors.
There is only one
chef in the kitchen, not two chefs.
And so it goes in
life.
To be a student or
to be a subordinate in any situation, and to presume authority without a right
to that authority, does nothing but cause harm and disruption. And that always
leads to harm for others, who might not have a clear picture of what is going
on.
Later verses in
this Psalm, will indicate deep perplexing doubts as to divine administration.
All too often,
life is not clear. And all too often, life is not fair. And the how’s and why’s
of it all can cause discouragement and anxiety and questioning as to why.
With a consistent
and regular daily study, all questions are eventually answered. But until they
are answered, a person needs to learn self-discipline and patience, and
certainly the self-control of one’s own mouth.
Complaining is a
part of life, and frustration almost always produces complaining.
But as David
states in this Psalm, that he will heed his own ways. Meaning he will examine
his own ways and exercise self-control, so as not to bring, or perpetuate doubt
or misunderstanding, or even sins, in others, as a result of his own ill
thought out comments.
So, we are to keep
our tongue in check, and our mouth muzzled, so long as there is anyone within
hearing distance, or reading distance, that might mistake our words, or our tone,
as a negative with regard to Christianity.
It’s
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not done so already, and therefore not be lost forever.
And
if you have already believed in Christ, then these studies are written so you
can learn and understand and grow in your spiritual life, so that you can come
to the full knowledge of Christ, so that you can fulfill your meaning and
purpose in life as God intended for you, and so you can qualify for a
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study means you will be incomplete, unfulfilled and you will lose out, big
time.
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