Title Psalm 19
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Desire more than gold / Psalm 19:7-10
If you read <Generation of Sick Children> (written by Dr. Woo Seok-hoon) published early last year, pregnant women or families with children seem to want to escape Seoul. It is a story about young lives getting sick and dying due to environmental pollution. In Korea, 1 in 5 children under the age of 4 suffers from asthma and 1 in 6 suffers from atopic dermatitis. Among all asthma and atopic patients, children under 9 years of age account for 47.4% and 63.6%, respectively. do. This asthma and atopic dermatitis are environmental diseases. It is evidence that environmental pollution has become very serious.
How divided are the opinions of the residents about the Hwasun Naval Base in Jeju Island?
Because it is such a sharp matter, the governors are constantly hesitant and indecisive.---- Peace through strength, or why is it a naval base not suited to the island of peace?
All of our churches are casting a false vote in favor of naval bases.
Psalm 19 first praises the glory of God who created nature.
And then I am speaking of the word of the Lord.
First: Gold is a very precious gem.
In verse 10 of the text, it says, “There is something to be desired more than gold, that is, much fine gold… ” he said.
Probably no one hates gold. Because it is a very precious gem.
The amount of gold produced on Earth today is about 2,000 tons per year. And so far, the amount of gold produced worldwide is about 110,000 tons. The usage is 68% for jewelry, 20% for gold coins and gold bars, 12% for electronics, aviation, high-tech industry, and dental care.
Doesn't the word "bondage" come from gold mines? Even when Westerners came to our country, they mined a lot of gold. However, when people in my country touched gold in a gold mine, they were surprised and said, “No touch! He said, “No Touch!
Gold is a precious gem that is recognized by everyone.
According to the Bible, Solomon built the temple and adorned it with gold.
<Second> What the saints should long for more than pure gold is the Word.<Text 19:10>
1/ The word of God revives the soul. The Word guides us on the path of life.
It satisfies the soul, quenches thirst, and provides peace and joy to the soul.
Jesus said, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).
Matter is earthly and earthly--but grace is heavenly.
In 1969, 35 years ago, the US Navy ship “Peblo” was captured by North Korea off the coast of Wonsan, South Korea. Thousands of American soldiers aboard the ship at that time served as prisoners of war for over a year. The ship's captain was Admiral "Booker". Admiral “Booker” was a devout Christian. This is what Admiral “Booker” said during a press conference when he returned to his home country after more than a year.
Example 2)- Danish Arc, which is said to be the most prosperous in the world-- The Danish Arc mountain wallpaper, which is comparable to the Doume mountain range in Gangwon-do in Korea, had a much better facility than Yeouido in Korea. another amazing
The fact is that in a small country with only 5 million people, more than 3,000 people commit suicide every year.
Why do so many people commit suicide in a country where they live the best in the world, where there is nothing lacking and in a country of abundance? A high suicide index in a well-to-do country proves well that life satisfaction is not only about material wealth, but also about being in a certain goal. Even if you put real value on anything in the world and work tirelessly to reach that goal, it will not bring true satisfaction to the soul. Rather, we are faced with a greater void and deep doubts about life.
The famous American writer Hammingway committed suicide with his own gun even after gaining all his wealth and fame is a good example of this.
A soul without Jesus --- nothing can fill it.
When we live with Jesus as our Savior, we can enjoy satisfaction and joy in any situation.
Today the Bible says:
The law of the LORD revives my soul ----
(1) Jehovah's testimony is sure.
Our God is a God who does what He says. God is not ignorant because he is not life. He said that I would save you through Jesus Christ. It is our God who does it. When God says, “You live,” people who are likely to die will also live. Conversely, when God says, “You must stop living!”, the person who was likely to live will also die. Therefore, only the testimony of God gives comfort and hope to the saints.
(2) The testimony of the Lord is sure, making the fool wise (v. 7b).
From a historical point of view, most of the people who wrote books with great ideas or who have had great ideas have been influenced by the Bible. "Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant
The antithesis of “Hegel” -. The existential philosophers “Kiehl Kegol” and “Jaspers”-“Pestalozzi’s Theory of Education” are also based on the Bible. “Dante’s Divine Comedy” and “John Bunyan’s Progress as an Elder” are also works that cannot be written without reading the Bible. “The Resurrection of Tolstoy” and “The Works of Dostoevsky” are both inspired by the Bible.
When “Dostoevsky” was exiled to Siberia, he read the New Testament 28 times, and then he came up with a work called The Evil Spirit. His immortal masterpieces, including “Brothers Karamazov,” poured out after reading the Bible.
Saints!
A believer must first seek his kingdom and his righteousness. Above all, we must yearn for the Word.
Everyone! We believe that what we desire more than pure gold is the Word of God.
I bless you in the name of Juni that you will hold on to that word today and win.