Psalm 34:11-14, KJV
David began with the command for children to come and listen, and he will teach them the fear of the Lord (v.11). He desired to teach children to have loving, reverential fear and respect for the Lord. Proverbs 1:7 state that “the fear of the Lord” is the beginning of knowledge. Believers, and especially fathers (Eph. 6:4), are encouraged to “bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. David asked, “What man is he that desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good” (v.12)? He commanded believers to “keep the tongue from evil and the lips from speaking guile” (v.13). “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it” (v.14). The tongue and lips work together so use them to glorify God. Therefore, it is necessary that what believers say is Christlike. “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man” (Col. 4:6). “For he who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech” ( 1 Peter 3:10).
David went on to command believers to “depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it” (v.14). Believers should practice doing good and not evil every day. Seek peace for Jesus blessed the peacemakers, saying that they will be called sons of God (Matt. 5:9). Finally, do not only seek peace; pursue it. Make every effort to live in peace with all people.
God hears our cry for help. Will you accept His conditions of deliverance?
Lift your voice and give God glory!