God's law is a source of delight and joy, described in Psalm 119 through terms such as testimonies, precepts, statutes, commandments, and word. It protects rather than confines, shielding us from harm while granting freedom to choose His way. A converted person delights in the law after the inward man, because His Spirit produces a mind agreeing with the law's holy, just, and good character. Paul's declaration in Romans 7:22 contrasts with the burdensome halaka that Judaism added, for the law itself is holy and spiritual, and difficulty stems from human carnality, not deficiency in the law. David treasured it, comparing it to the stars. The blessed man meditates on it day and night, becoming a fruitful, prospering tree. Also see sermons and articles about 'God's Law, Delighting in'.
Psalm 19:8-11 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
Isaiah 58:13 "If you turn away your foot from the Sabbath, From doing your pleasure on My holy day, And call the Sabbath a delight, The holy day of the LORD honorable, And shall honor Him, not doing your own ways, Nor finding your own pleasure, Nor speaking your own words,
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 119:16 I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Psalm 119:23-24 Princes also sit and speak against me, But Your servant meditates on Your statutes. Your testimonies also are my delight And my counselors.
Psalm 119:46-47 I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love.
Psalm 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life.
Psalm 119:111-113 Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end. I hate the double-minded, But I love Your law.
Psalm 119:161 Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word.
Romans 7:25 I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.
Related Scriptures
Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
Romans 7:12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
Psalm 119:165 Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.
Romans 2:13 (for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified;
Psalm 119:1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD!
Psalm 119:74 Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word.
Matthew 19:17 So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
