Aug. 5
LAW IN THE HEART
"The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall
slide" Ps. 37:31
Put the law into the heart, and the whole man is right. This is
where the law should be; for then it lies, like the tables of stone in
the ark, in the place appointed for it. In the head it puzzles, on the
back it burdens, in the heart it upholds.
What a choice word is here used, "the law of his God!" When we know
the Lord as our own God His law becomes liberty to us. God with us in
covenant makes us eager to obey His will and walk in His commands. Is
the precept my Father's precept? Then I delight in it.
We are here guaranteed that obedient-hearted man shall be sustained
in every step that he takes. He will do that which is right, and he
shall therefore do that which is wise. Holy action is always the most
prudent, though it may not at the time seem to be so. We are moving
along the great highroad of God's providence and grace when we keep to
the way of His law. The Word of God has never misled a single soul
yet; its plain directions to walk humbly, justly, lovingly, and in the
fear of the Lord, are as much words of wisdom to make our way
prosperous as rules of holiness to keep our garments clean. He walks
surely who walks righteously.