What’s a Christian to Do?

What is a Christian to do in a world increasingly governed by sin?  The Bible has something to say about that. 

Are you being accused or insulted by arrogant people?  Psalm 119:85 “The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.  86 All your commands are trustworthy;”

Are you being persecuted without cause?  Psalm 119:86 “Help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.  87 They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.”

What or Who is going to save you?  God and His unfailing, enduring Word light your way.

Psalm 119: 88 “In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth. 89 Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.  91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.  92 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.  93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.  94 Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.”

 What do we do when evil people are trying to ruin us?  Psalm 119:95 “The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes…98 Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.”

What good does a study of God’s Word do for you?  Psalm 119: 99 “I have more insight than all my teachers… 100 I have more understanding than the elders…101 I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word… 104 I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore, I hate every wrong path.”

The light of the Word endures to the very end.  Psalm 119: 105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path… 110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. 111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. 112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.”

Lord God, may I hide Your Word in my heart to comfort me in suffering, sustain me through persecution, enlighten me with Your wisdom, and feed my soul when I hunger for Your truth in a world going to hell. Amen.