Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
We live in a different spiritual economy than the Psalmist. That matters.
The Psalmist looked forward to the cross
We look back to the cross
The Psalmist hoped in the promised sacrifice
We rest in the completed sacrifice
The Psalmist had no assurance of the Holy Spirit[1]
The Holy Spirit dwells forever in us
The Psalmist needed then to ask for external help to Overcome son
We have the power of the Holy Ghost in us so that we have already overcome the world[2]
I suggest that this Psalm nevertheless provides a valuable subject for our prayer life. Never ought we to let down our guard but must be vigilant in prayer that iniquity does not have dominion over us.
[1] Psalms 51:11 (KJV)
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
[2] 1 John 5:4 (KJV)
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
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