Psa 119:67 | MHM | STEP | The Benefit of Affliction This section reflects on how times of trouble can actually help us grow closer to God. David shares his personal experience of how he wandered away from God when life was easy. He explains that difficulties and suffering can be good for us because they lead us back to following God’s ways. Affliction can humble us, remind us of our mistakes, and help us listen to God’s teaching. v. 67 : David says, Before I was afflicted I went astray . When he was living in comfort and had no problems, he wandered away from God and did not do his duty. He explains that prosperity can make people forget about God, become proud, and ignore correction (Psalm 30:6 ). When things are easy, it is easy to sin and forget what is important. David continues, but now have I kept thy word (Psalm 119:67 ). After he went through hard times, he returned to following God’s instructions. God often uses difficult times to bring people back to Himself. These troubles can humble us, show us that the world is empty, and help us listen better to God. Just like the prodigal son’s troubles helped him realize his mistakes and return to his father, affliction can lead us back to God.

‏ Psalms 119:67

The Benefit of Affliction

This section reflects on how times of trouble can actually help us grow closer to God. David shares his personal experience of how he wandered away from God when life was easy. He explains that difficulties and suffering can be good for us because they lead us back to following God’s ways. Affliction can humble us, remind us of our mistakes, and help us listen to God’s teaching.

v. 67: David says, Before I was afflicted I went astray . When he was living in comfort and had no problems, he wandered away from God and did not do his duty. He explains that prosperity can make people forget about God, become proud, and ignore correction (Psalm 30:6 ^a). When things are easy, it is easy to sin and forget what is important.

David continues, but now have I kept thy word (Psalm 119:67 ^b). After he went through hard times, he returned to following God’s instructions. God often uses difficult times to bring people back to Himself. These troubles can humble us, show us that the world is empty, and help us listen better to God. Just like the prodigal son’s troubles helped him realize his mistakes and return to his father, affliction can lead us back to God.