Psalms 119:127-131

Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold.

God’s Word

God’s Word is here revealed in several aspects--

I. As a prize. It is “above gold.”

1. It is intrinsically more valuable than gold. It contains the mind of God.

2. It is relatively more valuable than gold. It procures greater blessings.

II. As a law, “All Thy precepts.” As a law--

1. It is to be righteous--“Concerning all things, to be righteous.

2. It is to be practical, “I hate every false way.”

III. As a revelation. As a revelation it is--

1. Wonderful, “Thy testimonies are wonderful.”

2. Spiritually enlightening. “The entrance of Thy Word giveth light.” It lights up the soul.

IV. As a necessity (verse 131). It is the air without which you cannot breathe, food without which you cannot live. (Homilist.)