Psa 119:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : David promised that after he learned God’s laws, he would obey them. I will keep thy statutes . He knew it is no use to learn God’s word if we do not also put it into practice. True understanding leads to obedience, and we should be determined, with God’s help, to actually do what God commands. David prayed, O forsake me not utterly! (Psalm 119:8 ). He asked God not to leave him alone, because he knew he could not obey God by himself. If God were to leave him, he would quickly fall into sin. Even if God seems distant at times, David begged that it would not be forever, because he depended completely on God’s presence and help.

‏ Psalms 119:8

v. 8: David promised that after he learned God’s laws, he would obey them. I will keep thy statutes . He knew it is no use to learn God’s word if we do not also put it into practice. True understanding leads to obedience, and we should be determined, with God’s help, to actually do what God commands.

David prayed, O forsake me not utterly! (Psalm 119:8 ^a). He asked God not to leave him alone, because he knew he could not obey God by himself. If God were to leave him, he would quickly fall into sin. Even if God seems distant at times, David begged that it would not be forever, because he depended completely on God’s presence and help.