Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties. — Psalm 141:4 KJV
Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies. — Psalm 141:4 NIV
Thought and Reflection
Is it important for you to be pure? How important is it for you to be righteous? For David, who had experienced the elation of sharing an intimate holy relationship with God and the utter pain of miserably failing God, guarding his heart was of vital importance.
He did not want to be part of the evil. He did not want to be attracted to it. He did not want to be part of the people who were guilty of such vile acts. He refused to eat at the feasts and luxuries. What can we ask God to withhold from us in order to protect us from evil?
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, don’t allow me to be tempted by the vile or evil. Give me a holy repulsion for the deceitful and false.
To be able see evil and its associated things clearly, give me the clarity and purity of my heart so that I can avoid the temptation and things that could harm Your holy name. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.
