As we move through Psalm 119, we come to verses 33 – 40.

He starts with a classic statement of the purpose of spending time in the Word: putting it into practice!

Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. (Psalm 119.33 – 35, NKJV)

• Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes,
  • And I shall keep it to the end.
• Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law;
  • Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
• Make me walk in the path of Your commandments,
  • For I delight in it. (Psalm 119.33 – 35, NKJV)

Understanding is not available for those who don’t intend to keep it. “…keep it…keep Your law…observe it…walk in it”

Here’s a choice: God’s Word or covetousness…

Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. (Psalm 119.36, 37, NKJV)

“…your testimonies…not covetousness.” Chauncy Billups and other NBA players/coaches recently arrested for gambling and being involved with rigged poker games could have learned from this.

“More to be desired are they than gold…” (Psalm 19.10, ESV)

A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. (Psalm 111.10, NKJV)