The Evidence of a True Relationship with the Word/God

March 13, 2022

Psalm 119:97-104

Evidence: A thing or things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgement; something indicative, an outward sign, apparent, obvious, clear.

I. Passion for the Word (strong powerful deep emotion or desire for something; ardent, fervent, zealous toward)

Reflection: consideration, contemplation, cerebration – to think to give thought to
Relish: agreeable, amiable, affable (pleasant, pleasing, fond of, likable, cordial, congenial).

II. Promotion by the Word (that which contributes or encourages growth, the progress of; to further; to a greater extent, more, furtherance)

To discern: permanence, presence, perpertuity
To be discreet (circumspect): adherence, allegiance, attentiveness, admiration
To distinguish: to separate mentally- to guard with fidelity, to guard from fatality

III. Protection from the Word (to keep morally from wrong, wicked, wretched deeds/doings; conduct, behavior)