Psalm 119:9-11

"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."

This is an obvious answer to my rhetorical question from the previous verses. These verses very clearly state that to think you can live a pure and sinless life which strictly follows Gods commands, without reading, studying, and memorizing God's Word, is pure foolishness.

In its plea for God's help in obeying His law, it clearly implies that we cannot attempt to do so on our own. Do not forget to include prayer in your day to day goings and comings. I vaguely recall an old saying about hemming a day in prayer to keep it from unraveling. Personally, I think of prayer and Bible study as sort of guard rails on either side of the road, keeping me from veering off course.

Before I end, let's not overlook the purpose of these endeavors: "that I might not sin against you."

Remember: God is how we live and why we live.