My God and My Country

A Study of Psalm Thirty Four

Verse Twelve

12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth long days for to see good?

Related Scripture:

1Peter 3:1-12

Brethren:

As we've so far read in this study it is the man that seeks to good that is rewarded with the blessings of all the gifts of Providence. Seek you then to be that person. Do good, harm no one. Be humble, and speak no ill of others. Cast off the fleshly covering that clothes you and put on the righteousness of Christ.

“What man is he that desireth life? that is, as it follows, not only to see many days, but to see good comfortable days. Non est vivere, sed valere, vita—It is not being, but well being, that constitutes life. It is asked, "Who wishes to live a long and pleasant life?’’ and it is easily answered, Who does not? Surely this must look further than time and this present world; for man’s life on earth at best consists but of few days and those full of trouble. What man is he that would be eternally happy, that would see many days, as many as the days of heaven, that would see good in that world where all bliss is in perfection, without the least alloy? Who would see the good before him now, by faith and hope, and enjoy it shortly? Who would? Alas! very few have that in their thoughts. Most ask, Who will show us any good? But few ask, What shall we do to inherit eternal life? This question implies that there are some [As such] he prescribes the true and only way to happiness both in this world and that to come.” - Matthew Henry