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Here's a good one: what's the difference between God and a lawyer? God doesn't think He's a lawyer.

In all seriousness, God has made some perfect rules. That perfection is the big difference between God's law and our earthly laws. This means you might be surprised at the blessings that come from obeying Scripture more than you might the speed limit. The perfectness of God's law can do so much for us—it makes us wise, it comforts, it protects, it revives, it brings joy. 

Now, you might find it a little difficult to be "consumed with longing" for God's rules on a daily basis. But the author of this psalm offers some advice for that, too. The author sees these blessings by doing three things: continually asking God for a better understanding of His Word, meditating on it, and obeying His laws. 

The author first prays, begs even, for a better understanding of Scripture. He asks God to open his eyes and not hide His commandments from him. The Bible is obviously a pretty old book, and it can sometimes be difficult to decipher some of its teachings or apply them to life in 2017. Asking God to reveal the "wondrous things" of Scripture is a great start. 

Next, the author meditates on Scripture daily. Meditation can look differently for everyone, but we know one thing, we should do it daily (Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2). 

Finally, the author simply does his best to obey. Because we are sinners, it is impossible to truly "do no wrong." But Jesus sacrificed Himself for our sins, so we don't have to be perfect. We know that those "who walk in the law of the Lord" are blessed (Psalm 119:1), so it's important to follow Scripture. 

As we read on January 1: "Blessed is the man . . . [whose] delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he mediates day and night." (Psalm 1:1-2) Learn to love Scripture by doing three things: praying for better understanding of God's Word, meditating on it, and obeying it.