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Psalm 119:105
God's Word lights the way to go, so that he does not trip or wander, so that he stays in the way.
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Two)Related Topics: Lamp Image | Lamp of Truth | Lamps as Metaphors | Light | Light and Darkness | Light as a Symbol | Light as Metaphor of Truth | The Way | Truth
Psalm 119:105
The symbolism of light or a lamp is used to show direction or instruction received as a result of understanding of God's Word. In other words, the person can walk, live his life, because light, truth, is given to him.
John W. Ritenbaugh
Truth (Part 3)Related Topics: Lamp Image | Lamp of Truth | Lamps as Metaphors | Light | Light and Darkness | Light as a Symbol | Light as Metaphor of Truth | Truth
Psalm 119:105
God's Word is a lamp, a light that illuminates the darkness. If a person walks through the woods at night, he is well served to have a flashlight with him to shine it on the ground in front of him so that his feet do not trip over a snag in the path, or his shins do not encounter a boulder or fallen log. That is what light does: It illuminates or reveals.
God's Word illuminates the path of our lives. If we keep God's Word shining along the way, then we will be far less likely to trip. We will not be easily deceived. Because we are following the light, we will see what the light reveals in the path ahead of us. It is only when we turn the light off (before we have actually arrived at our destination) that something could spring up in the dark and trip us. Therefore, if we keep the light of God's truth shining brightly ahead of us, then we have a greater chance of avoiding deception.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Preventing DeceptionRelated Topics: Deception | God's Word | God's Word as a Lamp | God's Word as Light | God's Word is Truth | God's Words as Light | Lamp of Truth | Lamps as Metaphors | Light | Light and Darkness | Light as a Symbol | Light as Metaphor of Truth | Truth | Word of GodOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing Psalms 119:105:
Luke 15:8-10
John 1:1-4
Romans 3:31
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What Does Psalms 119:105 Mean?
God's Word functions as a light that illuminates the darkness, revealing the path ahead so the feet do not trip on hidden snags. Just as a flashlight guides someone through dark woods, keeping God's truth shining brightly reduces the chance of stumbling or being deceived. This light provides direction and instruction, enabling a person to live, walk, and stay in the right way without wandering. Studying His Word is the only method for learning the right way of life and knowing what God expects. The Law given at Pentecost was a blessing, helping people make the best choices about where and how to step. However, putting one's own filter over that lamp prevents it from lighting the path well.