Psalms 119:68
“You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.”
What does Psalms 119:68 mean?
The psalmist connects God's character to His teaching in a beautiful way: because God is inherently good and acts in goodness, His laws and instructions must also lead us toward what's right and life-giving. This isn't about rigid rules imposed from outside, but about following guidance that actually reflects God's nature and our deepest good. The prayer here—"teach me"—asks not just for information but for the help to understand and live by these truths, trusting that learning God's ways means learning what truly serves us and others.