For the director of
music. A psalm of David.
1. The heavens declare the glory
of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2. Day after day they pour forth
speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
3. There is no speech or
language
where their voice is not heard.
4. Their voice goes out into all
the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5. which is like a bridegroom
coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6. It rises at one end of the
heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7. The law of the LORD is
perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8. The precepts of the LORD
are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9. The fear of the LORD is
pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.
10. They are more precious than
gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
11. By them is your servant
warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12. Who can discern his
errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13. Keep your servant also from
willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14. May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Take heart, fellow porn
strugglers. Verses 7-8 above list at least
four things the Scriptures do for its readers,
including people stuck in smut: The "law of the
LORD":
1. Revives the
soul.
2. Make wise the
simple.
3. Gives joy to the
heart.
4. Gives light to the
eyes.
This list treats what many porn
strugglers lament daily: a lifeless soul, stupidity,
deep sadness, and darkness of all kinds.
So as uncomplicated as this may
seem, read the Bible next time you battle
temptation. Read it alone. Read it in a group. Read it
in small portions. Read it whole chapters at a
time.
More advice: Check out various
translations. Reading alternate styles of the same
passage enliven it and make it easier to remember and
apply. Click
here for online access to multiple
translations.
Get ready for revival of your
soul, wisdom, joy and light to your eyes.