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Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. Psalm 51:5 Sin is not just a sudden thought, or a mere outward act, or an offence committed under the influence of strong temptation: it was the result of an entire corruption of human nature. Albert Barnes, 1798-1870

Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being. Psalm 51:6a Every man should know his own heart, that is to say, he should endeavor to get a true and accurate knowledge of his spiritual condition as in the sight of God. Charles H. Spurgeon, 1834-92

And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom. Psalm 51:6b The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true. Lucius Lactantius, ca240-320, Christian author, advisor to Constantine I

Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7 The Lord will bring conviction to our hearts concerning sin, but it is so He can deliver us from sin's power and consequences. In its place, the Lord works to establish healing, forgiveness and peace. Francis Frangipane, 1946-

Make me to hear joy and gladness, 51:8a Listening to your own words may lead to discouragement. Warren Wiersbe, Am. pastor, prolific writer Christian literature, b. 1929

"Today's Little Lift" from Jim Bullington

Mercy and not Sacrifice (Sept. 30, 2010)