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Manton: A ready Word really helps

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Commenting further on Psalm 119:11 — I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you — puritan Thomas Manton lists practical helps to the believer who has memorize Scripture:

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HIDE GOD’S WORD IN YOUR HEART
1. It will prevent vain thoughts.
2. A source of comfort, when you are alone, and without outward helps
3. It will help supply your prayers
4. It will be a great help in all your daily business [Prov. 6:21-22]
5. Relief (and a ‘sword’) when you face temptations.
6. Relief when you are afflicted and faint.
7. Making your conversation with others more gracious. [Mt. 12:34]

Amen!
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Manton: Got God’s Word in your heart?

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Psalm 119 has the perfect verse to direct us to memorize Scripture:

119:11, I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.

mantonThomas Manton tells us several good reasons to do this, including that we may have it ready for our use:

When it is hid in the heart, it will be ready to break out in the tongue and practice, and be forthcoming to direct us in every duty and exigency. When persons run to the market for every penny-worth, it doth not become good housekeepers.

Yup.
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