Focus Verse (Psalm 119:6)
“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”
——Psalm 119:6 (KJV)
Context for Psalm 119:6
ALEPH (Psalm 119: 1-8)
(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.
(3) They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
(4) Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
(5) O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
(6) Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
(7) I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
(8) I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
Notes for Psalms 119:6
Who:
“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”
—-Psalm 119:6 (KJV)
I believe this represents the believer and the Lord, who is mentioned in verse 1.
What:
“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”
—-Psalm 119:6 (KJV)
This verse is a continuation of Psalm 119:5 (KJV) which says, “O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!”
The theme for Psalm 119:5 and Psalm 119:6 is goodness. However, the Bible says we are all fallen sinners. Whoever studies the Word of God realizes that it points to Jesus who spilt blood for our sins and rose again on the third day. We are made righteous by faith in him. Romans 3:22-26 (KJV) states:
(22) Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
(23) For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
(24) Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
(25)Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
(26) To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Where:
“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”
——Psalm 119:6 (KJV)
Today, the believer should exhibit Christlike behavior everywhere they go. The public as well as household family members behind closed doors should see the fruits of the Holy Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV), “love, joy, peace, longsuffering (patience), gentleness, goodness, faith (faithfulness), Meekness, temperance”.
Finally, Galatians 5:25-26 (KJV) states, “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”
Why:
“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”
—-Psalm 119:6 (KJV)
Jesus is made unto us righteousness for those who place their faith in him as their Lord and Savior. Additionally, Jesus continues to sanctify us as we go about our daily walk. Those who dwell in him are not ashamed. I Corinthians 1:30 (KJV) states, “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”
Romans 9:33 (KJV) also states, “As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
When:
“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”
—-Psalm 119:6 (KJV)
Once we place our faith in Jesus, we are his forever. Ephesians 4:30 (KJV) states, “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.”
As Christians, we should always walk in a manner that honors our Lord and Savior who made it possible for God to forgive us. Our sinful nature makes us enemies of God. But those who abide in Jesus reside in a state of righteousness. Ephesians 4:31-32 (KJV) states:
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
Takeaway for Psalm 119:6
“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”
—-Psalm 119:6 (KJV)
We inherited a sin nature. Mankind is fallen and doomed for the Lake of Fire. That is our fate without the blood of Jesus Christ making us white as snow. We have shame before a wrathful Heavenly Father without it. Finally, Jesus sanctifies us making us more like him in our daily walk.
Romans 9:33 (KJV) also states, “As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for sending your Son to die for our sins. Your Son Jesus paved the way for salvation, eternal life and fellowship with you. We know that we are not righteous without his blood cleansing us and making us white as snow before you.
Help us lead a life that honors you. Embolden us to give out the Gospel, telling the world how Jesus came in the flesh, spilt blood for our sins on the cross at Calvary and rose again on the third day.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
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