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God's Action, Our Response
Commentators unanimously agree that our ability to obey God with enthusiasm is a direct result of His work in us. The psalmist doesn't run to earn God's favor; rather, he can run because God first 'enlarges' his heart. As John Calvin notes, this is an admission of our dependence on divine grace. Our zealous obedience is a response to, not a cause of, God's liberating work.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:32
18th Century
Theologian
I will run the way of thy commandments—That is, I will not merely keep them—which might be expressed by “I will walk in them,” but …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:32
19th Century
Bishop
Run the way. —Plainly the psalmist means that he will not only be able to walk in the Divine way, but even to run in it when certa…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:32
19th Century
Preacher
I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
There is an enlargement of the heart that is very dangero…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 119:32
16th Century
Theologian
I will run the way of thy commandments. The prophet's meaning is that when God will inspire him with love for his law, he will be vigorous…
John Gill
On Psalms 119:32
17th Century
Pastor
I will run the way of your commandments
Not only walk but run in it; which is expressive of great affection to the c…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:25–32
17th Century
Minister
While the souls of the children of this world cling to the earth as their portion, the children of light are greatly burdened because of the remain…