EGW WritingsPsalms 101

In Heavenly Places

Children the Objects of God’s Special Care, July 27

HP 215.2

The vows of David recorded in Psalm 101 should be the vows of all upon whom rest the responsibilities of guarding the influences of the home. David declared: “I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way.... I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes” (Psalm 101:2, 3).34The Review and Herald, October 12, 1911.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 18 [Nos. 1301-1359]

MR No. 1333—Diary Fragment—February to May, 1902; The Spirit of Thanksgiving; Importance of Unity

18MR 215.1

How simple is all this instruction! Psalm 101. We need to work diligently. We have no time to squander foolishly. We have a heaven to win and eternal life to gain.

Peter’s Counsel to Parents

The parents’role

PCP 53.3

The vows of David recorded in Psalm 101 should be the vows of all upon whom rest the responsibilities of guarding the influences of the home. David declared: “I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way.... I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

The Review and Herald

October 12, 1911

RH October 12, 1911, par. 12

The vows of David recorded in Psalm 101 should be the vows of all upon whom rest the responsibilities of guarding the influences of the home. David declared: “I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way.... I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave unto me. A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 115, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 115, 1898, par. 7

The natural tendencies of the human heart cannot amalgamate with the character of Christ. The two are at variance. All flesh is as grass. The grass withereth, the flower thereof fadeth, because the Spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it; but the withered, dying, fleshly attributes cut a way prepare the way. The Holy Spirit will be prized and defended upon. The heart will make room for the grace of Jesus Christ. “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon; those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; to show that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.” [Psalm 92:12-15.] Read Psalms 93; 100; 101.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 221, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 221, 1902, par. 16

How simple is all this instruction! Psalm 101. We need to work diligently. We have no time to squander foolishly. We have a heaven to win and eternal life to gain.

In Heavenly Places

The Home a School, July 21

HP 209.2

The home is to be a school in which children are to be trained for the higher school. The father and mother should make the decision, “I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way.... I will walk within my house with a perfect heart” (Psalm 101:2).... Parents are the first teachers of their children, and by the lessons that they give, they, as well as their children, are being educated. As parents consecrate themselves, body, soul, and spirit, to the doing of their God-given work, the Lord will teach them precious lessons, giving them wise words to speak and helping them to show patience and forbearance under provocation....

Sons and Daughters of God

We Are to Behave Ourselves Wisely, November 5

SD 316.1

I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way.... I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. Psalm 101:2.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 193, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 193, 1897, par. 6

If parents had always followed the directions of God, and had aimed to reach the high standard of life and character which is presented in the law of God, we should have altogether a different world, and should breathe in a holier, purer atmosphere. Parents should educate their children, teaching them that the law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, that each member of the household might say, “I will walk in mine house in a perfect way, I will behave myself wisely.” [Psalm 101:2.] The reason the world is so wicked, and that the earth is defiled under the inhabitants thereof, is because there is so little respect for the law of the Lord. The reason there is so little respect for the Lord God of hosts, is because children are brought up to have little respect for their parents. All family government is to be shaped after the direction given by Jesus Christ through Moses to the heads of households. In homes where children and parents are followers of Jesus Christ there will be the doing of his word, that they may receive the blessings promised to the obedient, and avoid the curse that is the sure result of disobedience. If there is not a law in the household after the similitude of the law of God, there will be dissension, selfishness, and unhappiness. The Lord will work with parents as they work with him to be doers of his will.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 25 (1910 - 1915)

Ms 31, 1910

25LtMs, Ms 31, 1910, par. 1

Parents have been given a wonderful work to do. The home life, in order to be successful, demands careful study. The home is to be a school in which children are to be trained for the higher school. The father and mother should make the decision, “I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. ... I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.” [Psalm 101:2.]

My Life Today

I Will Set No Wicked Thing Before Mine Eyes, March 23

ML 86.1

“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. Psalm 101:3.

Maranatha

Sights and Sounds and Criminality, May 17

Mar 145.1

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. Psalm 101:3, 4.

Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students

Safeguarding the Young

CT 119.1

From their infancy the youth need to have a firm barrier built up between them and the world, that its corrupting influence may not affect them. Parents must exercise unceasing watchfulness, that their children be not lost to God. The vows of David, recorded in the 101st psalm, should be the vows of all upon whom rest the responsibilities of guarding the influences of the home. The psalmist declares: “I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.” Psalm 101:3-7.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 124, 1902

17LtMs, Lt 124, 1902, par. 11

To all who obey Him the Lord will say, “Dwell with me as my servants.” “He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. ... Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I cut off; him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.” [Psalm 101:5-7.]