Psalm 119 V: The Peril of Half-heartedness

The Christian life must be one of balance. In this particular verse of Psalm 119, we see that balance exemplified between heart and will; between the weight of our desires and emotions versus our duties as children of a King.

This protects us from sentimentalism and legalism. in other words, there is the head aspect of Christianity and the heart aspect. As John Flavel says, the distance between the head and the heart is great, but the distance between the heart and action is short. Psalm 119:10 gives us fuel for prayer to shorten that distance between the head, the heart, and the life.

With all my heart I have sought You;
Do not let me wander from Your commandments.
Psalm 119:10

Show Notes:

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon:

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

[abomb]

Make my love to be obedience not just sentiment. Good words for my heart to hear and pray this morning

[garycornwell]

Thank you brother John for your teaching, I love listening and learning GOD'S Word and it is great to listen to those who truly teach it. May GOD'S peace be upon you and your family and all at your ministry.

[HearGodsWord]

Very helpful quote from John Flavel, and nice to hear his surname pronounced correctly.

[faithinwhatChristdidonthecross]

Wow, what a self examination this portion of scripture is for me, I plead the Lords forgiveness for being a half hearted Christian. I pray that I would wholeheartedly serve and follow the Lord.
Thank you so much for the most needed teaching(it’s amazing when you slow down and really meditate and chew on every word) I look forward to the following scripture teaching