Psalm 119:65-72 “You have treated your servant well, according to your word, LORD. Teach me good judgement and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word. You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes. The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts. Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.”

Affliction comes, and it doesn’t have to be punishment from God. Sometimes it comes because we go against God’s commands. His Word isn’t just a bunch of arbitrary laws. He gives us important instructions for living righteous and fulfilling lives. He is good, and He does good by giving us the Scriptures. When we run into trouble because we don’t follow, it should drive us back to His Word. It really is better than thousands of pieces of gold or silver!

For additional worship: Your Words are Wonderful (Sovereign Grace)