Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:7) As we continue in this Psalm of Repentance, David uses two particular words that hint at a very interesting, and at the same time, very serious issue -- leprosy. The...

Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom. (Psalm 51:6) It is typical of us, as humans, to seek understanding and knowledge that resonates in our mind as being sensible and truthful. The problem with this...

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me. (Psalm 51:5) There is an interesting issue raised in the book of Genesis as it relates to David's statement in this verse. When God created mankind, He created him in the image and likeness of...

For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight. (Psalm 51:3-4) As shared previously, I am of the view that the failure to acknowledge our sin is the greater issue seeing that...

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. (Psalm 51:2) There is a tradition that says the prophet Nathan...

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. (Psalm 51:2) These verses initiate a psalm of David written,...

Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God. (Psalm 50:23) I have long believed that sin in and of itself is not the greatest problem as it relates to mankind and our relationship with God. Of course,...

These things you have done, and I kept silent; you thought that I was altogether like you, but I will rebuke you and set them in order before your eyes. (Psalm 50:21) It is an understatement to say that God is patient. More specifically, He is extremely patient with...

But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to declare My statutes, or take My covenant in your mouth, seeing you hate instruction and cast My words behind you?” (Psalm 50:16-17) Are you aware that there are those God regards as “wicked servants”? I'm not...

But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to declare My statutes, or take My covenant in your mouth, seeing you hate instruction and cast My words behind you?” (Psalm 50:16-17) In contrast to the promise given to the people of God, particularly those who are...

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me. (Psalm 50:15) All of us who know Him have, from the beginning our walk of faith, understood that being in relationship with God affords us provision, protection and preservation. We know...

If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all its fullness. Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. (Psalm 50:12-14) I think it is fair to say that many...