Psalms 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
According to my bible the word “right” means steadfast.
So I went to Dictionary.com and the word steadfast means the following:
1) Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; “firm convictions”; “a firm mouth”; “steadfast resolve”; “a man of unbendable perseverance”; “unwavering loyalty”.
2) firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance".
I have always thought a right spirit meant just to do what’s right towards God and others. To be nice, giving, understanding and so on. I never took it deeper with the meaning of being steadfast, firm, loyal and unswerving. I would like to think that I am these things, but now this has given the scripture a whole new meaning to me. When I pray for a "right spirit", I will now understand that Jesus will be working on me to be more dependable, usable, not given to unbelief, trusting more. I could go on and on. The words are flooding my mind to how much deeper this scripture goes.
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
According to my bible the word “right” means steadfast.
So I went to Dictionary.com and the word steadfast means the following:
1) Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; “firm convictions”; “a firm mouth”; “steadfast resolve”; “a man of unbendable perseverance”; “unwavering loyalty”.
2) firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance".
I have always thought a right spirit meant just to do what’s right towards God and others. To be nice, giving, understanding and so on. I never took it deeper with the meaning of being steadfast, firm, loyal and unswerving. I would like to think that I am these things, but now this has given the scripture a whole new meaning to me. When I pray for a "right spirit", I will now understand that Jesus will be working on me to be more dependable, usable, not given to unbelief, trusting more. I could go on and on. The words are flooding my mind to how much deeper this scripture goes.
If you have more insight to this scripture, I would love to hear your thoughts.
