Psalm 19:7-14
(7) The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. (8) The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. (9) The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. (10) They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. (11) By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. (12) Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. (13) Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. (14) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
David loved GOD in a way that he was able to see the beauty in all of GOD's laws and commandments. He didn't look at them as being restricting or as necessary chores. He willingly accpeted all of GOD's word truly from his heart and by doing so, they all became acts to perform out of love for his CREATOR.
Many people these days, including Christians, look at GOD's laws as severe and use Jesus' redemption as a way to circumvent GOD's law. Even though the blood of Christ does in fact excuse us from the law and we no longer are required to sacrifice animals, most of the law still applies to being a good Christian. Further more, to truly love GOD in your heart as David did, we must see the beauty in ever single one of GOD's words.
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