SPIRITUAL GEMS: Week 17 to June 23, 2024, Psalm 51 to 53, Answers.

SPIRITUAL GEMS: June 17-23, 2024, Psalm 51 to 53, Answers.

Spiritual Gems (10 min.)

Ps 52:2-4. What do these verses say about Doeg and what he did? (it-1 716).

These verses say that Doeg was an Edomite and served as Overseer of King Saul's shepherds, a supervisory position that demanded responsibility, and Doeg witnessed when the high priest Ahimelech gave David the showbread and the sword of Goliath. He told Saul. However, he decided to do evil and use his tongue as a razor as mentioned in the text. For this action Saul ordered all the priests to be killed and it was precisely Doeg who had to execute all of Jehovah's priests, a total of 85 priests, then he gave Nob to destruction, killing all its inhabitants.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

There the information showed that Doeg means anxious, so this man served as King Saul's chief shepherd, which was a position of great responsibility, and he witnessed how the high priest gave David the shewbread and the sword of Goliath, when Saul finds out about this, summons all the priests and interrogates them, it is here that Doeg reveals what he had seen, then by Saul's command he kills these 85 priests, and then he does so without hesitation and completely to the destruction of the whole place, so that's why later David said here in this passage that we read today that Doeg loved evil and that he had a deceitful tongue.

Doeg was not an Israelite, he was an Edomite, so to be in Saul's court he surely became a proselyte, that is, he became a Jew by his own decision and this whole story that this part of the Bible is showing shows the wicked, perverse heart that he had. This man says that the tongue was sharp like a razor, that is, he was incisive and bad in what he said in the comments. It is an example that we should take as a negative, avoid having such wicked reasoning in our hearts and after they reach his mind and after he puts them into practice like he did when he killed all those priests, then Doeg is such a bad example that we have to look at him, but stay away from what he did.

Thus, Doeg was ultimately an evil person and, as happened to Judas Iscariot, he was dominated by the evil one to destroy Jehovah's priests.

These verses describe the evil and deception of Doeg the Edomite, who betrayed David and the priests of Doeg. His tongue is compared to a sharp razor, symbolizing his ability to cause harm through deception and lies. Doeg planned to do evil intentionally and prefers to lie rather than tell the truth.

In the texts we have read, it says: "Love evil more than good and enjoy using destructive words." This description reveals the treacherous and cruel nature who, motivated by the desire to please King Saul, denounces the priests who helped David, which resulted in his massacre. The tongue is an instrument of destruction and these verses condemn his love of deception and his disregard for truth and justice.

Today these verses teach us the importance of integrity and truth in our communication. Warning us about the destructive consequences of using ill-intentioned and misleading words in a world where misinformation and manipulation are common, this passage reminds us of the need to speak honestly and act justly. It also highlights the danger of prioritizing evil over good and lies over truth, which can lead to ruin and mistrust.

Well, these verses are a deep description of the essence of this individual, his personality and his true face. Since there are people who perhaps have the face of an angel, we could say it that way, or it gives the impression that they are good people. , but inside they are true voracious wolves and that was in a literal sense the case with Doeg. An evil and malicious person who was fascinated by betrayal with a sharp poisonous tongue.

In the text we can see that he lived thinking about doing harm to others, he was a person who was attentive to others, no matter who it was and he did not care if this meant that people were going to suffer before whom it corresponded and he did not care. if this meant that people were going to suffer a capital punishment. In fact, because of him there were assets lost, the lives of consecrated servants or dedicated to Jehovah.

Doeg was certainly the kind of person we wouldn't want to have as a co-worker or neighbor. And unfortunately there are people like that who live pending the lives of others and in the slightest carelessness they can do harm to us regardless of the consequences, or the damage they can cause to third parties due to the malicious language they have. This motivates us not to be like that and to take care of those types of wolves dressed as sheep, people who will use everything you say against you.

In the case of the Christian Congregation, the organization has encouraged the elders not to judge the brothers as if they were police, but rather, to listen to them as a friendly man when they are expressing a very deep issue. So we have learned to detect this type of individuals and we must also now learn to take care of ourselves and stay away from them as much as possible, so that we do not fall victim to them and this is not something that is appearing until today since in In biblical times there were also people like that.

In Psalm 52:2-4. David condemns Doeg for his hypocritical and cruel behavior. The reference to Doeg's tongue as sharp as a razor suggests that his speech is full of malice and deceit. Doeg's preference for evil over good and falsehood, rather than speaking justice, indicates a deep moral inversion, where values ​​are completely corrupted. Doeg not only enjoys causing harm, but also delights in verbal and physical destruction.

This behavior is evident in his actions, where he did not hesitate to execute the priests and destroy the entire city. David highlights the severity of Doeg's devouring words by pointing out that his deceitfulness is not limited to his physical actions, but also extends to his way of speaking. This sentence highlights the destructive character and hypocrisy of Doeg who, despite his position of responsibility as Mayor of Saul's Shepherds, acted with extreme cruelty and disloyalty.

What spiritual pearls have you found in this week's Bible reading?

Psalm 51:1-2. In the texts we notice that David was very repentant, that is why he prayed to Jehovah to erase his offenses. This teaches us that if we make a mistake, we must confess our sins to Jehovah and talk to the elders, although it can be very difficult. We can be sure that Jehovah will show us his mercy.

Psalm 51:1-3. David expresses his repentance and his plea for forgiveness to God, we see that in these verses, David recognizes his transgression, asks for God's mercy and confesses his sin, thus showing a repentant heart. This passage teaches us the importance of sincere repentance, confession of our sins, and seeking Divine forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1-6. The teaching we can extract from this text is that God values ​​the truth in the depths of our being and that he guides us towards wisdom and understanding, even in the most intimate and secret matters of our lives. It shows us that God knows our innermost thoughts and helps us understand truth and wisdom through his love and goodness.

Psalm 51:17. David expresses the importance of a humble heart before God, recognizing that the sacrifices God accepts are a broken and contrite spirit. This verse teaches us the need for humility, sincere repentance, and the willingness to acknowledge our sins and mistakes before God. It shows us that the attitude of humility and repentance is fundamental in our relationship with God and in seeking forgiveness from him.

Psalm 51:1-2. In the aforementioned texts we notice that David was very repentant, that is why he prayed to Jehovah to erase his offenses. This teaches us that if we make a mistake, we must confess our sins to Jehovah and talk to the elders. Although it can be very difficult. , we can be sure that Jehovah will show us his mercy.

Psalm 51:3-4. As we can see, David prayed to Jehovah and, repentant from the heart, confessed his sins. That made him feel much better. If we commit a serious sin, let us not try to hide it. Let us turn to Jehovah and tell him what we have done. Then we will begin to feel some of the burden of a guilty conscience lifted from us.

Psalm 51:10. We can observe that David sometimes allowed himself to be carried away by the pressure of others or even by his own desires. But David learned from his mistakes and strove to improve. This teaches us that if we are presented with temptation, we can pray to Jehovah so that we can take control of the situation and stand firm.

Psalm 51:12. We see that since we are all sinners, we must sometimes struggle to obey Jehovah. But we have to keep doing it. The psalmist begged God to awaken in me the desire to obey you. In the same way, if we find it difficult to obey a command from Jehovah, we can ask Jehovah to give us strength to do what is right. Let us not doubt that God will always answer our prayers.

Psalm 51:15. This text shows us that we must praise Jehovah with our lips; we can do this in our Christian meetings through responses or comments when the audience's participation is requested. The key is that we prepare beforehand. It may be difficult for us to comment, even if we have prepared for the meetings. In such a case, we can ask Jehovah for help, just as King David did.

Psalm 51:17. The Bible shows us that feelings of guilt are sometimes good, because they help us correct bad behavior and try to avoid it. But he tells us to be careful not to feel too guilty and to think that we are hopeless or worthless to God. If we are too hard on ourselves, we can cause sadness to lead us to despair.

Psalm 52:2. In this text he shows us that we must be very careful with our speech, since we must strive to show interest in others, but we must do it with kindness and in a decorous manner. In this way we will be able to avoid malicious and harmful speech.

Psalm 52:7. This text teaches us that we should not trust in perishable riches. By striving excessively for wealth, some dedicated servants of God have strayed from the faith. They have ceased to maintain their Christian innocence and have been swept into the law-defying course of this world. This teaches us that the most important thing is to store spiritual treasures, because this is more rewarding now and in the future.

Psalm 52:9. In the verse we notice that when David had problems he sought the company of other servants of Jehovah and thus found encouragement. We in the same way can surround ourselves with our brothers in meetings, in preaching and also on any other occasion. 

Psalm 51:4. By acknowledging his sin, David also affirms Jehovah's righteousness and holiness. This shows that David understands that any judgment from Jehovah on his sin will be just and deserved. The lesson here is that we must trust in God's justice, recognizing that his judgments are always correct and pure.

Psalm 51:5. This verse shows David's humility in admitting his sinful nature from his birth. It is an example to each of us of how we should be honest with ourselves and with Jehovah about our imperfections and our need for his forgiveness.

Psalm 51:9. David recognizes his sins and mistakes. This awareness is the first step toward genuine repentance. This verse teaches us that it is crucial for each of us to be aware of our faults in order to seek forgiveness.

Psalm 51:15. This text helps us recognize how prayer should not only be a request, but also a means by which we ask Jehovah for help to praise him and make the necessary changes allowing him to enable us to do his will.

Psalm 51:9. From this same text we can draw another very valuable lesson, since asking Jehovah to look away from our sins implies a desire to distance ourselves from our bad actions. It reminds us of the importance of turning away from sin and living a life that pleases Jehovah. It teaches us how David's prayer is a model of sincerity which encourages us to be honest in our prayers, admitting our faults and seeking Jehovah's help to overcome them.

Psalm 51:4. By acknowledging his sin, David also affirms Jehovah's righteousness and holiness. This shows that David understands that any judgment from Jehovah on his sin will be just and deserved. The lesson here is that we must trust in God's justice, recognizing that his judgments are always correct and pure. 

Psalm 51:5. This verse shows David's humility in admitting his sinful nature from his birth. It is an example to each of us of how we should be honest with ourselves and with Jehovah about our imperfections and our need for his forgiveness.

Psalm 51:9. David recognizes his sins and mistakes. This awareness is the first step toward genuine repentance. This verse teaches us that it is crucial for each of us to be aware of our faults in order to seek forgiveness.

Psalm 51:9. In this same text we see that David understands that only Jehovah can truly forgive sins. Although we may seek reconciliation with those we have offended, Jehovah's forgiveness is always essential for inner peace.

Psalm 51:13. This verse shows us how knowledge of Jehovah's ways is not just for our personal benefit, but should be shared with others. It is our duty to teach others about Jehovah's justice, love, and mercy, helping to guide those who have made mistakes toward a path of righteousness.

Psalm 51:9. In this same text we see that David understands that only Jehovah can truly forgive sins. Although we may seek reconciliation with those we have offended, Jehovah's forgiveness is always essential for inner peace.

Psalm 51:15. This text helps us recognize how prayer should not only be a request, but also a means by which we ask Jehovah for help to praise him and make the necessary changes allowing him to enable us to do his will.

Psalm 51:17. Although our hearts are broken by our sin and weaknesses, Jehovah does not reject us. He advises those who come to him with sincerity and humility. This verse shows us Jehovah's compassion and mercy toward those who recognize their need for him.

Psalm 51:13. This verse shows us how knowledge of Jehovah's ways is not just for our personal benefit, but should be shared with others. It is our duty to teach others about Jehovah's justice, love, and mercy, helping to guide those who have made mistakes toward a path of righteousness.

Psalm 51:9. From this same text we can draw another very valuable lesson, since asking Jehovah to look away from our sins implies a desire to distance ourselves from our bad actions. It reminds us of the importance of turning away from sin and living a life that pleases Jehovah. It teaches us how David's prayer is a model of sincerity which encourages us to be honest in our prayers, admitting our faults and seeking Jehovah's help to overcome them.

Psalm 51:1. Here it talks about erasing offenses, it is impossible to go back to the past and not commit the serious sins that someone carried out at some point, but through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ we can obtain forgiveness of sins, this motivates us to take care of ourselves every day, especially when We are alone or vulnerable.

Psalm 51:2. This text reminds us that Jehovah can wash us from our sins through the ransom paid by Jesus Christ with his precious blood, which cleanses us from all sin, this gives us a clean conscience.

Psalm 51:3. It teaches us that conscience and bad thoughts can torment us, they are like crows that fly over our head, for this reason, we must scare them away, not feed them because if not they will make a nest in our head and we will be listening to those negative voices. , which are not going to help us, but rather discourage us. So this is a rhetorical sense in our minds that battle is fought, those voices that remind us of the bad things that we may have done, and rather we want to convince our hearts with the word of Jehovah.

Psalm 51:4. This teaches us how important it is to acknowledge our mistakes before Jehovah. There are people who make excuses, they justify themselves, they blame their spouse, they blame the lack of attention and that that is why they sinned, they blame others, they do not accept their mistake. David could have blamed others and perhaps his wives had abandoned him, they were not attentive to him or that he was imperfect or that he was a man and that it was his weakness is a thing and a cliché that many use it that way. Instead he acknowledged his error, acknowledged before Jehovah his sin.

Psalm 51:5. David did not mean that one's marital relations or conception or childbirth are sinful things. Since marriage and procreation are gifts from God, he also did not allude to any specific sin of his mother. Rather he was conceived in sin, because his parents, like all human beings, were sinners. The example we have given is that of a mold for making bread that has this dent, from the moment the flour is put in, the mixture for the bread to bake will come out and it already has that dent. So it is from the moment of conception that inherited sin is already imprinted on the genetic code as an inherent dent.

Psalm 51:5. David accepted that he was responsible for having entertained unclean thoughts and giving in to temptation, and this encourages us to pray in prayer that we never give in to temptation and then act out that prayer.

Psalm 51:6. It teaches us a practical lesson: people may seem good on the outside, they may even be dedicated to God, but sometimes we can get big surprises, maybe they are just wolves dressed as sheep, this in any field, in the same family, at work. , sadly even within the congregation and religious people in general. But Jehovah is not carried away by external appearances, He sees what one really is on the inside and this makes us think about how we are individually on the inside. Others look at our appearance but what does Jehovah look at when he looks at our interior.

Psalm 51:7. If any of us are currently suffering from pain of conscience for having committed wrong, we must have faith that God can purify and cleanse us on the basis of the ransom sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, if we repent and seek his forgiveness as Isaiah 1:18 says. .

Psalm 51:9. Jehovah cannot be expected to approve of sin, so David asked him to hide his face from his sins. The king also pleaded that God would erase his mistakes and make all his injustice disappear. Unfortunately, this does not work at all like that, although God forgave him, he did not exempt him and did not free him from the painful consequences of his actions. This makes us aware of thinking carefully before letting ourselves be carried away by our bad desires and the damage we cause to ourselves and to our family and third parties by not controlling ourselves. And sometimes some excuse themselves by saying that it is their life, that they know what they are doing and that if things are going to go wrong, it is up to them alone, well that is totally false. It's like the vehicle that left the road and because of that small mistake, everyone behind ended up involved in a spectacular accident. So when one says that it is nothing more than one's own life, it is not really just oneself that will be affected.

Psalm 51:13. This is something very profound, David would be a good compassionate teacher of repentant sinners who were heartbroken. He could teach them through his own experience and example, but only after going through that process himself. We have seen that the elders can ask a publisher to lead a Bible study to someone in need, even someone who is disfellowshipped, but it is nothing more than arriving and giving the course and that is it, we can all imitate the king David being kind, being empathetic, being compassionate in helping those who have drifted away or grown cold spiritually, rather than being harsh, rigid and harsh with them. So there is a valuable lesson, only someone who has already been there will be able to show empathy and sometimes there are people who, although they have been in that place, are not capable of showing that level of empathy.

Psalm 51:1. David acknowledges his sin and begs God to show him favor, not based on his own merits, but according to God's Loyal love and great mercy. David desires to be cleansed of his guilt and sin, demonstrating his deep repentance and his understanding that only God can completely purify him. Today these verses teach us to turn to God and purify ourselves when we make mistakes, they remind us that God is merciful and that His loyal love is the basis of our forgiveness. Like David, we must recognize our faults and ask God to cleanse us, trusting in his ability to renew our hearts and restore our relationship with him.

Psalm 51:10. This verse is a plea for spiritual renewal. David not only asks for forgiveness for his sins, but also seeks an inner transformation. He wants God to create in him a pure heart and give him a new and firm spirit. This desire for inner change reflects a deep understanding that true spiritual reform begins in the heart. Today this verse inspires us to seek genuine renewal in our inner being. Instead of focusing only on external behaviors, we must ask God to transform our hearts and spirit, this transformation will help us live according to his principles.

Psalm 52:2. This verse describes the evil of a person whose main instrument of harm is his tongue, comparing his tongue to a sharp razor, highlighting his ability to cut and cause harm through deceit and lies. This image highlights the destructive nature of malicious words and evil premeditation. Today this verse warns us about the power of our words in a world where digital communication can amplify both truth and lies, we must be aware of how our words can affect others. This verse calls us to use our words with integrity, avoiding deceit and malice and promoting truth and justice.

Psalm 52:8. This verse contrasts the wickedness and self-sufficiency of the wicked man with the faith and confidence of the righteous. The green olive tree symbolizes vitality, prosperity and stability especially in the house of God. David expresses his trust in God's loyal and eternal love, highlighting his dependence on divine faithfulness, rather than on his own strength or resources. Today this verse inspires us to cultivate an unwavering trust in the loyal love of God, encouraging us to see ourselves as planted in the house of God enjoying the security and spiritual prosperity that comes from a close relationship with him.

Psalm 51:3-4. As we observe, David prayed to Jehovah and, repentant from the heart, confessed his sins. That made him feel much better. If we commit a serious sin, let us not try to hide it. Let us turn to Jehovah and sing to him what we have done. Then we will begin to feel some of the burden of a guilty conscience lifted from us.

Psalm 51:5. This text shows us that all humans are born in sin. That means that when we are born we are already imperfect and have a tendency to do bad things. 

Psalm 51:7-9. This psalm helps us understand that if we fall into sin but sincerely repent, our loving heavenly father will hear our cry for mercy and deliver us from despair. However, we should be primarily concerned about any disgrace we have brought to Jehovah's name.

Psalm 51:10. We can observe that David sometimes allowed himself to be carried away by the pressure of others or even by his own desires. But David learned from his mistakes and strove to improve. This teaches us that if temptation comes our way, we can pray to Jehovah so that we can take control of the situation and stand firm.

Psalm 51:11. This text shows us that God is the one who determines whether we have committed an unforgivable sin and it is the one who, how it has turned out, can take away the spirit of it. If we are deeply distressed by a sin, it is very likely that we have truly repented, which indicates that we have not sinned against the spirit.

Psalm 51:11. When we are desperate because of our mistakes or evils committed, it may seem to us that God is about to cast us aside and take away from us the Holy Spirit or active force of his. David felt this way, so he prayed to Jehovah. This teaches us that if we have sinned we must pray for the Holy Spirit to be given to us, and we must follow his direction so as not to grieve him. Since Jehovah God would take away the Holy Spirit from us especially if we continued to sin against him without repenting. 

Psalm 51:12. We see that since we are all sinners, we must sometimes struggle to obey Jehovah. But we have to keep doing it. The psalmist begged God to awaken in me the desire to obey you. In the same way, if it is difficult for us to obey any of Jehovah's commands, let us ask him for strength to do what is right. Let us not doubt that God will always answer our prayers.

Psalm 51:13. David not only used the experience he gained through sin for his own benefit, but to benefit other people. In the same way, if we have sinned against Jehovah at any time, we can use our experience to help others not to do the same. 

Psalm 51:14. We currently live in a very violent world, for this reason if a Christian decides to take reasonable measures to defend himself or protect his possessions, he will do everything possible to avoid the death of another person and blood guilt, as mentioned in the text

Psalm 51:15. This text shows us that we must praise Jehovah with our lips, we can do this in our Christian Meetings by offering answers or comments when the Audience's participation is requested. The key is that we prepare beforehand. It may be difficult for us to comment even though we have prepared for the Meetings. In such a case, we can ask Jehovah for help, just as King David did. 

Psalm 51:17. The Bible shows us that feelings of guilt are sometimes good, because they help us correct bad behavior and try to avoid it. But he tells us to be careful not to feel too guilty and to think that we are hopeless or worthless to God. If we are too hard on ourselves, we can cause sadness to lead us to despair.

Psalm 52:1-5. In this reading we observe how Jehovah offers us the guarantee that he will end the abuses of power. Our loving God assures those of us who love Him that the effects of evil will soon be reversed. 

Psalm 52:2. This text shows us that we must be very careful with our speech, we must strive to show interest in others, but we must do so with kindness and in a decorous manner. In this way we will be able to avoid malicious and harmful speech. 

Psalm 52:5. In this text we can see the confidence that David had that God would annihilate those criminals. Like David, we too can be sure that the creator will not tolerate violence and murder instigated by Satan indefinitely. Because through the resurrection, God can even bring back to life those people who have suffered a violent death, whether as a result of a terrorist attack or any other tragic event.

Psalm 52:7. This text teaches us that we should not trust in perishable riches. By curiously striving for wealth, some dedicated servants of God have been led astray from the faith. They have ceased to maintain their Christian innocence and have been swept into the law-defying Path of this world. This teaches us that the most important thing is to store spiritual treasures, because this is more rewarding now and in the future.

Psalm 52:9. In the verse we notice that when David had problems he sought the company of other servants of Jehovah and thus found encouragement. We in the same way can surround ourselves with our brothers in meetings, in preaching and also on any other occasion. 

Psalm 53:2. This text shows us that there are reasons to believe that Jehovah continues to help people. Sometimes, life's problems overwhelm us so much that they prevent us from clearly seeing the help that God has given us and continues to give us. That is why it is important to meditate on this verse.

Psalm 53 6. This verse expresses a longing for the salvation and restoration of Israel where a time of liberation and joy is anticipated when God intervenes to free his people. The mention of Jacob and Israel symbolizes the entirety of God's people who will experience joy and rejoicing at being redeemed today. This verse gives us hope in the liberation and restoration that God promises to his people, it reminds us that although we may face difficult times, divine intervention will bring joy and rejoicing. This verse inspires us to maintain our hope and faith in God by trusting in his plan of salvation and looking forward to his promise of redemption.

Psalm 53:1,2. It teaches us that there are very proud or stupid people depending on the grade, who reject the creator, even deny his existence, but if we see their personal life, we will realize that they are not happy, that they are not exemplary people for society, in reality they are not They have something better to offer, but Jehovah blesses those who do not listen and obey.