Psalms 119:1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
[O.H.C. pp 137] The law of ten commandments is not to be looked upon as much from the prohibitory side, as from the mercy side. Its prohibitions are the sure guarantee of happiness in obedience. As received in Christ, it works in us the purity of character that will bring joy to us through eternal ages. To the obedient it is a wall of protection. We behold in it the goodness of God, who by revealing to men the immutable principles of righteousness, seeks to shield them from the evils that result from transgression.
In closing, the right approach to obeying God could be encapsulated in the following statement: “God says it, I believe that it is good, and that settles it.” Yes, there may be adverse consequences associated with disobedience, but let us focus on the wisdom, and the many benefits, the law of God brings. Science might agree or disagree, and lab tests might confirm or debunk we couldn’t care less. We do not need any science to confirm God’s goodness, before we believe and obey.
If God says it, that is sufficient evidence that it’s good, for this is the one, and only way to obey God the right way. We therefore end with a passage of Scripture that should help us to recalibrate our perspectives where necessary, and we hope and pray that everyone will ultimately see God as a friend, not as a foe.
Psalms 40:5 Many, O Lord my God are thy wonderful works which thou hast done and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them they are more than can be numbered. 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!