By David
Pray to God when in distress
But my eyes are fixed on you, O sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge – do not give me over to death. Ps 141:8
David was appealing to God to hear his prayers and his call for helps in verses 1-2
He pleaded with God to keep him from speaking or desiring evil.
David could be facing a great distress that he was concerned that he will be influenced by what is evil. When enemies are provoking, we are in danger of speaking unduly. While we live in an evil world, with sinful hearts, we have to learn to pray for ourselves not to be drawn or driven to do anything sinful.
David, the psalmist, knowing full well the evil desire that is in our hearts, he prays to God to bring righteous man to rebuke him.
Such is a humbled man who knows how easily it is for man to sin and he was willing to be discipline so that he will not sin.
Application:
Do not fight difficulties and tough people the way the wicked world does. Exercise self-control.
Do not join in gossip and slandering of other people.
What kind of words tend to come out of your mouth when you are under pressured? Pray to God to help you keep away from speaking evil or unedifying words.
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