Passage, Paragraph, and Prayer

Greater than Pure Gold (Psalm 119:127)

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Season 6 Episode 70

The psalmist says he loves God’s commands even more than pure gold. Is he just trying to avoid the threat of God’s punishment by flattering him? Or is God’s word actually that valuable and lovable?

Music Credit: Johann Sebastian Bach, Trio from Brandenburg Concerto, No. 1, Movement 4