LEAD A BLAMELESS LIFE AND PUT NOTHING VILE BEFORE YOUR EYES

Proclamation:

“I will be careful to lead a blameless life … I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart.  I will not look with approval on anything that is vile.  I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.”  Psalm 101:2-4 (NIV)

Explanation:

The words of this psalm were written by King David under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God.  Before he became king, David was careful to behave wisely and walk in God’s way.  That is why King Saul feared him and hated him, and that is why the people loved him. (1 Samuel 18:14-15)  David said that he would rule his own house well, with integrity of heart, and in a sincere and upright manner.  He would be an example to his family and to all good men.  He said that he would not put anything vile, lustful, evil, or representing idols before his eyes, nor would he meditate on those things.  He would meditate on The Lord. (Psalm 16:8)  This was all long before his unfaithful episode with Bathsheba. (2 Samuel 11:1-5)  Many Bible scholars believe that David was speaking prophetically regarding the reign of Christ is this psalm and not about his own life.

Application:

It is not possible for us to live a life without committing a sin. (Romans 3:23)  However, we should strive to live a sin-free, blameless life.  Our goal should be to conduct our lives in such a manner which would be pleasing to The Lord.  We should endeavor to walk in the light, and in an upright and righteous way. (1 John 1:7)  Our behavior should be a Christ-like example to our family, friends, and to all of the people that we encounter.  The books that we read and the movies that we watch should not be vile, evil, pornographic, or demonic.  We should not even think about those things.  We should not let the ungodly, worldly people influence us to participate in things which would displease God.  We should be involved in and meditate on things which are true, honest, pure, lovely, good, virtuous, and Godly. (Philippians 4:8)  We should read and meditate on The Word of God day and night. (Psalm 1:2)