God's insight for living | Psalms 19:7

There is a difference between the two books of God (God’s volume of self-revelations…verse 7 introduces us to Volume Two of God’s revelation—“the law of the Lord.”  Both volumes glorify God and inspire the worship of thoughtful persons. His Word reveals Him as the One who enters into covenant relationship with His people. God’s work reveal His knowledge and power but His Word reveals His love and grace. Scientific truth may stimulate our intellect but spiritual truth convicts our heart and conscience! Public hate as we are seeing today, is not the way of God. Jesus set the example by even washing Judas’ feet with the other disciples, knowing that Judas was his enemy…that’s how you love your enemy.  In my experience, it's easier to "Agape" someone you dislike (or who dislikes you) when you pray for them. Because when you pray for them, God often opens your heart to seeing people the way that God sees them, rather than the way you see them. Your friends will not point out your faults, but your enemies will. Your enemies will help you see what needs to be changed in your life while your friends will overlook your faults.

Resource:

1.  Timothy Keller, an American pastor.  He’s a theologian, and Christian apologist.  He’s the chairman and co-founder of Redeemer City to City, which trains pastor for service in around the world.

2.  Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the whole bible.

3.  Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary

4.  NLT study bible notes

5.  Openbible.info

6.  Doug Fields, youth pastor at Mariner Church, Irvine, CA, service on 122321 9:30am service

7.  William MacDonald bible commentary