the Rev. Henry Huenemann
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word (Psalm 119:9).
Bible Reading
Psalm 119:1-24:Devotional
Young people are exposed to peculiar temptations and dangers. Those who follow their own evil inclinations will soon find themselves on a fatal incline, on a way that leads to destruction. On the other hand, how lovely when young people live lives of purity and godliness. But even God-fearing young people are exposed to danger, and need to be warned and instructed. Paul writes to Timothy, who had known the Scriptures from a child: "Flee youthful lusts." Peter speaks of "having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." How shall a young man (and this applies to a young woman also) cleanse his way? How shall he be enabled to lead a virtuous life? By giving heed to the teachings of God's Word. Take heed to your way. Watch your step. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." May our prayer be that of the psalmist: "O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes . . . With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wonder from thy commandments . . . Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." Then, if we "walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, " and have "a conscience void of offence." "Walk in the Spirit, and fulfil not the lust of the flesh."
Prayer
Our Father, teach us to pray. May we continue steadfastly in prayer; for our spiritual enemies, the devil, the world and our flesh are strong and cunning, and continually assail us. Help us to use the sword of the Spirit against them. May we walk in the light, while we have the light, lest darkness come upon us. May we believe in the light, that we may be the children of light. And so may we glorify Thy name by our daily life, giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We ask it in his name. Amen.
Scripture in Devotional: 1 Tim. 2:22; 2 Pet. 1:4; Prov. 3:5, 6; Ps. 119:5, 10, 18; 1 John 1:7; Acts 24:16; Gal. 5:16.
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