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Not a Blank Check
Commentators unanimously stress that this promise is conditional. It's not that God will grant any passing whim. Rather, the act of truly delighting in God—finding your ultimate joy and satisfaction in Him—naturally purifies and aligns your desires with His will. As scholars explain, when God is your heart's delight, your desires become safe for Him to grant because they will reflect His own character and glory.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:4
18th Century
Theologian
Delight yourself also in the - Lord. The word rendered “delight” means properly to live delicately and effeminately; then,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, …
John Calvin
On Psalms 37:4
16th Century
Theologian
And delight yourself in Jehovah. This delight is set in opposition to the vain and deceitful allurements of the world, which so intoxicate…
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John Gill
On Psalms 37:4
17th Century
Pastor
Delight yourself also in the Lord
In the persons in God, Father, Son, and Spirit; in the perfections of God, his pow…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:1–6
17th Century
Minister
When we look around us, we see the world full of evil-doers who flourish and live in ease. This was also seen long ago; therefore, let us not be su…