I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Psalms 38-44.

    I will start my thoughts today with Psalm 39. In an effort to avoid sinning with what he said, the psalmist determined not to say anything around the ungodly. But he quickly discovered that was not the answer either, because, while by keeping silent he avoided sinning, ha also was unable to talk about the good things which God was doing. So, while we must watch what we do and not sin with what we say, keeping silent is not the answer. If we keep silent we cannot praise God.

    God takes no joy in our rote obedience to His laws. Rather His laws are designed as guidelines to show us how to love God and love our neighbor. He wants us to embrace His justice and be kind to the poor. As Jesus told us, the greatest commandment is that we are to love God with all of our heart, all of our soul, and all of our mind. If we do that we will tell others about how great God is and about His wonderful faithfulness. However, we will not limit ourselves to words, we will use our actions to show people God’s love and justice.