Three ways to experience heavenly change in the midst of human rage.
1. Grasp God’s goodness and learn from His word. (65-68)
Praise His Goodness
Pray to learn more
Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2. Acknowledge man’s slander but delight in God’s law (119:69-70)
3. See God’s good purposes and treasure God’s law (119:71-72)
Romans 5:3-5
James 1:2-5
What is your normal response when you are slandered or attacked?
What truths here would be helpful to meditate on and pray back to God?
Do you give thanks for the refining work of the trials—even slander?
Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at The Master's Seminary in Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, woodworking, and art.
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