“The words of the LORD ARE PURE WORDS, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified SEVEN TIMES.” (Psalms 12:6)
Metals such as silver and gold are separated from impurities BY MELTING; this BURNS AWAY MOST OF THE WORTHLESS MATERIAL. Repeating this process, using different techniques or by adding other chemicals, can further SEPARATE OUT UNDESIRABLE SUBSTANCES. Here, David refers to the number of perfection, SEVEN, applying it to the REFINEMENT OF GOD’S WORD. The Lord’s statements are PERFECT AND COMPLETE. No one can improve on them; nor should anyone add to them. Unlike the lies and flattery used by the oppressors of the poor and needy to achieve their wicked goals, “Help LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. THEY SPEAK IDLY (šāv’: worthlessness) everyone with his neighbor; With FLATTERING LIPS and A DOUBLE HEART (A sarcastic love for something hated.) they speak.” (Psalms 12:1-2), the Lord’s words are true and reliable.
In His prayer for His followers, Jesus asks the Father to sanctify them BY HIS WORD. He adds, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17). “The law of your mouth is better to me than THOUSANDS OF GOLD AND SILVER PIECES.” (Psalms 119:72)
God’s Word brings the knowledge of salvation and the power to lead a righteous, effective life “…how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able TO MAKE YOU WISE for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD–BREATHED and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the SERVANT OF GOD may be THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:15-17)
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham