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Part 24 –
Don’t Despise the Divine Whipping
Psalm 119:75 states “in faithfulness You have afflicted me.” This odd statement by the psalmist makes sense because the psalmist, like all sinners, didn’t naturally obey God’s law and was prone to going the wrong direction. Put together with the psalmist’s previous comment, that before he was afflicted, he went astray (Psalm 119:67), God demonstrates His love and faithfulness by afflicting the psalmist to correct the error of his destructive ways. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is destruction.” (Proverbs 14:12) This dynamic certainly applies to believers, who though they are regenerate children of God, they nevertheless require periodic scourging to discipline their unruly flesh. “He scourges every son whom he receives.” (Hebrews 12:6) The net effect of affliction should be practical holiness, the keeping of God’s Law. “He disciplines us for our good that we might share in His holiness.” (Hebrews 12:10) So the psalmist declared, “before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.”

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  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:28 – Exploring Psalm 119″s Central Theme
  • 00:01:14 – Affliction as God”s Tool for Establishment
  • 00:02:13 – Learning Through Affliction
  • 00:03:40 – The Purpose of Discipline
  • 00:05:05 – Parenting and Divine Discipline
  • 00:06:45 – Understanding Affliction
  • 00:08:33 – The Role of the Holy Spirit in Sanctification
  • 00:10:01 – Gaining Understanding from Affliction
  • 00:12:35 – Closing Thoughts and Prayer
Part 24 –
Don’t Despise the Divine Whipping

Podcast (kingdomquestions): Play in new window | Download | Embed

  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:28 – Exploring Psalm 119″s Central Theme
  • 00:01:14 – Affliction as God”s Tool for Establishment
  • 00:02:13 – Learning Through Affliction
  • 00:03:40 – The Purpose of Discipline
  • 00:05:05 – Parenting and Divine Discipline
  • 00:06:45 – Understanding Affliction
  • 00:08:33 – The Role of the Holy Spirit in Sanctification
  • 00:10:01 – Gaining Understanding from Affliction
  • 00:12:35 – Closing Thoughts and Prayer
Psalm 119:75 states “in faithfulness You have afflicted me.” This odd statement by the psalmist makes sense because the psalmist, like all sinners, didn’t naturally obey God’s law and was prone to going the wrong direction. Put together with the psalmist’s previous comment, that before he was afflicted, he went astray (Psalm 119:67), God demonstrates His love and faithfulness by afflicting the psalmist to correct the error of his destructive ways. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is destruction.” (Proverbs 14:12) This dynamic certainly applies to believers, who though they are regenerate children of God, they nevertheless require periodic scourging to discipline their unruly flesh. “He scourges every son whom he receives.” (Hebrews 12:6) The net effect of affliction should be practical holiness, the keeping of God’s Law. “He disciplines us for our good that we might share in His holiness.” (Hebrews 12:10) So the psalmist declared, “before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.”

Episode Scripture References -

Psalm 119:71, Psalm 119:67, Psalm 119:75, Proverbs 23:13-14, Hebrews 12:6, Romans 7:22, Psalm 119:104, Proverbs 14:2

More About This Episode -

In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” host Victor Vigorito tackles the question regarding the central theme of Psalm 119 and its application to Christian life, focusing particularly on the concept of affliction. Victor explains that the psalmist expresses a desire for God’s ways to be established through his statutes, emphasizing that sometimes this process includes affliction.


Victor notes that affliction is often a key means through which God directs individuals towards a deeper understanding and obedience to His word. He discusses various verses from Psalm 119 that illustrate how the psalmist reflects on affliction as a necessary step toward spiritual growth. For example, he mentions how the psalmist states that before being afflicted, he went astray, but through affliction, he learned to keep God’s word.


Victor challenges listeners to be open-minded about how God operates, stating that we cannot dictate the means of God’s establishment of our ways to exclude suffering. He encourages acceptance of affliction as it plays a crucial role in spiritual maturity, asserting that it is often through hardship that one learns to delight in God’s statutes.


He draws a parallel between God’s discipline of His children and how parents discipline their own children for their good, noting the importance of understanding God’s larger purpose behind affliction. Victor cites Hebrews 12:6, which states that God disciplines those He loves, using this to reinforce the idea that affliction can be viewed through the lens of God’s faithfulness.


Throughout the episode, he discusses the necessity of acknowledging and cooperating with affliction to grow in understanding of God’s law and to ultimately reject false ways. He concludes with a prayer, asking for help in cooperating with the Holy Spirit as individuals endure affliction on their path to conforming to the image of Christ.

Key Terms From This Episode -

Main Theme: Application of Psalm 119 in everyday Christian life

    Key Points:

  • Affliction as a means for deeper understanding and obedience to God’s word
  • Reflection on specific Psalm 119 verses highlighting affliction’s role in spiritual growth
  • Example: The psalmist acknowledges going astray before affliction led to learning God’s word
  • Encourage open-mindedness towards God’s methods, including suffering
  • Comparison made between God’s discipline and parental discipline

    • Episode Scripture References -

    Psalm 119:71, Psalm 119:67, Psalm 119:75, Proverbs 23:13-14, Hebrews 12:6, Romans 7:22, Psalm 119:104, Proverbs 14:2

    More About This Episode -

    In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” host Victor Vigorito tackles the question regarding the central theme of Psalm 119 and its application to Christian life, focusing particularly on the concept of affliction. Victor explains that the psalmist expresses a desire for God’s ways to be established through his statutes, emphasizing that sometimes this process includes affliction.


    Victor notes that affliction is often a key means through which God directs individuals towards a deeper understanding and obedience to His word. He discusses various verses from Psalm 119 that illustrate how the psalmist reflects on affliction as a necessary step toward spiritual growth. For example, he mentions how the psalmist states that before being afflicted, he went astray, but through affliction, he learned to keep God’s word.


    Victor challenges listeners to be open-minded about how God operates, stating that we cannot dictate the means of God’s establishment of our ways to exclude suffering. He encourages acceptance of affliction as it plays a crucial role in spiritual maturity, asserting that it is often through hardship that one learns to delight in God’s statutes.


    He draws a parallel between God’s discipline of His children and how parents discipline their own children for their good, noting the importance of understanding God’s larger purpose behind affliction. Victor cites Hebrews 12:6, which states that God disciplines those He loves, using this to reinforce the idea that affliction can be viewed through the lens of God’s faithfulness.


    Throughout the episode, he discusses the necessity of acknowledging and cooperating with affliction to grow in understanding of God’s law and to ultimately reject false ways. He concludes with a prayer, asking for help in cooperating with the Holy Spirit as individuals endure affliction on their path to conforming to the image of Christ.

    Key Terms From This Episode -

    Main Theme: Application of Psalm 119 in everyday Christian life

      Key Points:

  • Affliction as a means for deeper understanding and obedience to God’s word
  • Reflection on specific Psalm 119 verses highlighting affliction’s role in spiritual growth
  • Example: The psalmist acknowledges going astray before affliction led to learning God’s word
  • Encourage open-mindedness towards God’s methods, including suffering
  • Comparison made between God’s discipline and parental discipline
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