Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 138:2

Verses 1-3. David vexed with rival gods, as we are with rival gospels. How will he act?

1. Sing with whole hearted praise. a) It would generously show his contempt of the false. b) It would evince his strong faith in the true. c) It would declare his joyful zeal for God. d) It would shield him from evil from those about him.

2. Worship by the despised rule. a) Quietly ignoring all will worship. b) Looking to the person of Christ, which was typified by the temple. c) Trusting in sacrifice. d) Realizing God himself, for it is to God he speaks.

3. Praise the questioned attributes. a) Lovingkindness in its universality, in its speciality. Grace in everything. b) Truth. Historic accuracy. Certainty of promises. Correctness of prophecies. Assured of the love of God and the truth of his word, let us cling the closer to these.

4. Reverence the honoured word. It is beyond all revelation by creation and providence, for it is — a) More clear. b) More sure. c) More sovereign. d) More complete, unique. e) More lasting. f) More glorifying to God.

5. Prove it by experience. a) By offering prayer. b) By narrating the answer. c) By exhibiting the strength in soul which was given in answer to prayer.

The Christward position.

1. Worship and praise are to be blended.

2. They are to be presented with an eye to God in Christ, for he is the temple: the place of divine indwelling, sacrifice, intercession, priesthood, oracle, and manifestation.