Psalm 19:11 KJV — Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
“We are warned by the Word both of our duty, our danger, and our remedy. On the sea of life there would be many more wrecks, if it were not for the divine storm-signals, which give to the watchful a timely warning. The Bible should be our Mentor, our Monitor, our Memento Mori, our Remembrancer, and the Keeper of our Conscience. Alas, that so few men will take the warning so graciously given; none but servants of God will do so, for they alone regard their Master’s will.” Spurgeon
David is writing of the benefits and value of God’s Word. He culminates his poetic writing to verse 11. The Word of God gives warnings and the servant of God, He who heeds the warnings is rewarded.
David doesn’t treat God’s commands as restrictive fences but as protective boundaries.
The warnings of Scripture are not scoldings—they are storm‑signals, as Spurgeon said. They keep the ship from the rocks.
– The Word warns us of duty – what God calls us to do
– The Word warns us of danger – what sin will cost
– The Word warns us of remedy – where grace is found
Warnings are not signs of God’s severity; they are signs of His care. Only a servant who loves his Master pays attention to the lighthouse. I give warnings too my son’s for their benefit and safety not because I’m a killjoy.
The warnings of Scripture only help the one who:
– trusts the Master
– listens for His voice
– values His counsel
– desires His pleasure
The rebellious see warnings as restrictions.
The servant sees them as rescue.
The reward is both present and futuristic. Because God never does anything concerning us that does not have eternity in mind.
Presently we are rewarded with;
Peace – because obedience aligns us with God’s design
Clarity – because the Word lights the path
Protection – because warnings heeded prevent wounds
Joy – because obedience draws us closer to the heart of God
May we heed all that God’s Word says, for in it is life.
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