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Evening, March 14 | “I will guard my ways.” —Psalm 39:1 (NASB)

This Evening's Scripture Reading: Psalm 39:1 (NASB)

“I said, “I will guard my ways
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle
While the wicked are in my presence.””

Devotional Video Transcript:

“Fellow-pilgrim, do not say in your heart, “I will go here and there, and I shall not sin;” for you are never so out of danger of sinning as to boast of security. The road is very miry, it will be hard to pick your path so as not to soil your garments. This is a dirty world; you will need to stay watchful, if you are to keep your hands clean. There is a robber at every turn of the road to rob you of your jewels; there is a temptation in every mercy; there is a snare in every joy; and if you ever reach heaven, it will be a miracle of divine grace to be ascribed entirely to your Father’s power.

Be on your guard. When a man carries a bomb-shell in his hand, he should mind that he does not go near a candle; and you too must take care that you enter not into temptation. Even your common actions are edged tools; you must mind how you handle them.

There is nothing in this world to foster a Christian’s piety, but everything to destroy it. How intent you should be to look up to God, that he may keep you! Your prayer should be, “Hold me up, and I shall be safe.” Having prayed, you must also watch; guarding every thought, word, and action, with holy jealousy. Do not expose yourselves unnecessarily; but if called to exposure, if you are bidden to go where the darts are flying, never venture forth without your shield. For if once the devil finds you without your armor, he will rejoice that his hour of triumph is come, and will soon make you fall down wounded by his arrows. Though you cannot be killed, you may be wounded.

Be sober; be vigilant, danger may come in an hour when all seems most secure to you. Therefore, take heed to your ways; watch and pray. No man ever fell into error through being too watchful. May the Holy Spirit guide us in all our ways, so shall they always please the Lord.

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