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여호와의 생각나게 하는 것은 신뢰할 만하여 경험 없는 사람을 지혜롭게 합니다.—시 19:7.
여호와께서는 우리가 그릇된 생각과 나쁜 습관을 없애는 데 시간과 노력이 든다는 것을 아십니다. (시 103:13, 14) 하지만 성경과 성령과 조직을 통해 우리가 성품을 변화시키는 데 필요한 지혜와 힘과 도움을 주십니다. 성경을 사용해 자신을 주의 깊이 살펴보십시오. 성경은 거울과 같아서 우리가 생각하고 말하고 행동하는 방식을 자세히 살펴보게 도와줍니다. (야고보 1:22-25) 그리고 여호와께서 언제나 기꺼이 당신을 도와주십니다. 그분은 우리의 마음 상태가 어떠한지 아시므로, 우리를 돕는 가장 좋은 방법을 알고 계십니다. (잠언 14:10; 15:11) 따라서 매일 하느님께 기도하고 그분의 말씀을 연구하는 습관을 기르십시오. 여호와의 표준을 따르는 것이 가장 유익하다고 확신하십시오. 여호와께서 요구하시는 것은 무엇이든 우리에게 유익합니다. 그분의 표준에 따라 사는 사람은 자중심과 진정한 행복을 얻으며 삶의 목적을 갖게 됩니다.—시 19:8-11. 「파22.03」 4면 8-10항

나쁜 습관을 버리려면 그것이 왜 자신의 생명과 행복을 방해하는지 원인을 알아야 한다(JW.ORG)

여호와의 생각나게 하는 것은 신뢰할 만하여 경험 없는 사람을 지혜롭게 합니다.
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.—시 19:7.
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The law of the Lord - Margin, doctrine. The word used here - תורה tôrâh - is that which is commonly employed in the Old Testament with reference to the law of God, and is usually rendered "law." The word properly means "instruction," "precept," from a verb signifying "to teach." It is then used with reference to instruction or teaching in regard to conduct, and is thus applied to all that God has communicated to guide mankind. It does not here, nor does it commonly, refer exclusively to the commands of God, but it includes all that God has revealed to teach and guide us. It refers here to revealed truth as contradistinguished from the truth made known by the works of creation. Compare the note at Psalm 1:2. There are six epithets used in these verses Psalm 19:7-9 to describe the revealed truth of God, all referring to the same truths, but with reference to some distinct view of the truths themselves, or of their effect on the soul: to wit, law, testimony, statutes, commandment, fear, and judgments. Of the revealed truth of God, thus characterized by distinct epithets, a particular statement is first made in each case in regard to the truth itself as viewed in that special aspect, and then the effects of that revealed truth on the soul are described corresponding with that truth as so viewed. Thus, of the "law of the Lord" it is said:
(a) that it is perfect,
(b) that it converts the soul;
Of the "testimony of the Lord":
(a) that it is sure,
(b) that it makes the simple wise;
Of the "statutes of the Lord":
(a) that they are right,
(b) that they rejoice the heart;
Of the "commandment of the Lord":
(a) that it is pure,
(b) that it enlightens the eyes;
Of the "fear of the Lord":
(a) that it is clean,
(b) that it endures forever;
Of the "judgments of the Lord":
(a) that they are true and righteous,
(b) that they are more to be desired than gold, and that they are sweeter than honey and the honeycomb; that people are warned by them, and that in keeping them there is great reward.
Is perfect - On the meaning of the word used here, see the note at Job 1:1. The meaning is that it lacks nothing in order to its completeness; nothing in order that it might be what it should be. It is complete as a revelation of divine truth; it is complete as a rule of conduct. As explained above, this refers not only to the law of God as the word is commonly employed now, but to the whole of divine truth as revealed. It is absolutely true; it is adapted with consummate wisdom to the wants of man; it is an unerring guide of conduct. There is nothing there which would lead men into error or sin; there is nothing essential for man to know which may not be found there.
Converting the soul - The particular illustration of the perfection of the law is seen in the fact that it "converts the soul;" that is, that it turns it from the ways of sin to holiness. The glory of the works of God - the heavens, the firmament, the sun, as described in the previous verses - is, that they convey the knowledge of God around the world, and that the world is filled with light and life under the genial warmth of the sun; the glory of the law, or the revealed truth of God, is, that it bears directly on the soul of man, turning him from the error of his ways. and leading him to pursue a life of holiness. It is not said of the "law" of God that it does this by its own power, nor can there be any design here to exclude the doctrine of the divine agency on the soul; but the statement is, that when the "law" of God is applied to the heart, or when the truth of God is made to bear on that heart, the legitimate effect is seen in turning the sinner from the error of his ways. This effect of truth is seen everywhere, where it is brought into contact with the heart of man. By placing this first, also, the psalmist may perhaps have intended to intimate that this is the primary design of the revelation which God has given to mankind; that while great and important effects are produced by the knowledge which goes forth from the works of God, converting power goes forth only from the "law" of God, or from revealed truth. It is observable that none of the effects here Psalm 19:7-12 ascribed to the revealed truth of God, under the various forms in which it is contemplated, are ascribed to the knowledge which goes forth from the contemplation of his works, Psalm 19:1-6. It is not scientific truth which converts men, but revealed truth.
The testimony of the Lord - The word used here - עדות ‛êdûth - means properly that which is borne witness to, and is applied to revealed truth as that which God bears witness to. In reference to the truth of what is stated he is the witness or the voucher; it is that which he declares to be true. Hence, the term is applicable to all that is revealed as being that which he affirms to be true, and the word may be applied to historical truths; or to precepts or laws; or to statements respecting himself, respecting man, respecting the way of salvation, respecting the fallen world. On all these subjects he has borne witness in his word, pledging his veracity as to the correctness of the statements which are thus made. The word, therefore, refers to the whole of what is revealed in his word, considered as that to the truth of which he bears witness. The word is often used in this sense: Psalm 81:5; Psalm 119:14, Psalm 119:31, Psalm 119:36, Psalm 119:88, Psalm 119:99,Psalm 119:111, Psalm 119:129, Psalm 119:144, Psalm 119:157; Jeremiah 44:23. It is often also applied to the two tables of the law laid up in the ark, which is hence called "the ark of the testimony:" Exodus 16:34; Exodus 25:16, Exodus 25:21-22; Exodus 26:33; Exodus 30:26, et saepe.
Is sure - Established, firm. That "testimony," or that revealed truth, is not unsettled, vacillating, uncertain. It is so certain that it may be relied on; so well established, that it cannot be shaken.
Making wise the simple - The word rendered simple - פתי pethı̂y - means simplicity, folly, Proverbs 1:22; and then, simple in the sense of being open to persuasion, easily seduced: Proverbs 7:7; Proverbs 22:3; Proverbs 27:12; Psalm 116:6. Then it means credulous, Proverbs 14:15; and inexperienced, Psalm 19:7. Gesenius, Lexicon. The meaning here is evidently inexperienced in the sense of being ignorant or untaught. It refers to those who need spiritual guidance and direction, and is applicable to men as they are by nature, as untaught, or needing instruction, but with the idea that their minds are susceptible to impressions, or are open to conviction. Those who are naturally destitute of wisdom, it makes wise. The statement is, that that testimony, or revealed truth, makes them wise in the knowledge of God, or imparts to them real instruction.

"여호와의 생각나게 하는 것(The reminder of Jehovah)" 라는 번역이 무슨 말인지 얼른 이해되는가? 한글 개정판에서는 여호와의 증거(the testimony of Jehovah)라 번역되어 있다. 즉, "여호와(주)께서 인간에게 깨우쳐 주시는 것"이란 뜻이다.
단순하거나 어리석고 경험이 부족할지라도 하나님을 진실로 믿는다면 그 계명과 법을 지키므로 인해서 위험한 인생의 고비들을 지혜롭게 대처할 수 있다는 뜻이다. 주께서 깨우쳐 주시는 것이란 '토라' 속에 담긴 지혜를 가리킨다. 토라, 즉 율법은 구체적인 사실만을 지적하는 것이 아니고 원리들을 제시한다. 특히 율법 속에 담긴 인도주의 정신은 주께서 인간을 얼마나 사랑하는지를 느끼게 한다. 과부나 고아, 외국인 그리고 가난한 자와 병든 자에 대한 주의 사랑은 이 사회가 지향해야 할 자유와 평등의 소중함이 강조되며, 사회제도의 혜택이 왜 불평등하게 이루어지는지 그 근본 원인을 생각하게 한다. 그래서 "여호와의 생각나게 하는 것"이란 여호와께서 인간으로 하여금 생각하게 하도록 만드신다는 뜻이 된다.
주께서는 인간으로 하여금 행복과 생명의 길을 깨우치게 하여, 인간 사회가 어떤 길로 나아가야 할지 방향을 제시하는 것이다. 어리석고 단순한 자란 이것을 생각하지 못하고 목전의 현실 이득만을 보는 자들을 말한다. 이들은 말하자면 "내일 죽을 터이니 오늘 먹고 마시자"는 태도를 가진 자들이다. 인간의 행복과 생명의 길은 멀리 안 보이는 데 숨어 있는 것이 아니라, 누구나 접할 수 있도록 바로 앞에 있다. 이것을 보지 못하거나, 보아도 부인하는 것은 "내일 죽을 터이니"라는 시한부적인 사고 때문에 미래의 이득을 신기루 현상으로 생각하기 때문이다. 그리하여 주께서 깨우쳐 주시는 것은, 오늘 손해를 감수하더라도 평화롭고 좋은 인간 관계를 이루며 지내는 것이 훨씬 크고 많은 이득을 내일 돌아 오게 한다는 것이다. 주께서는, 우리가 이기심에서 벗어나는 길이 우리의 생명이 오늘만이 아니라는 것을 깨닫게 하는 것이다.

질문:

1 "여호와의 생각나게 하는 것"이라는 표현을 어떻게 바르게 고쳐 이해할 수 있는가?

2 인간이 극도로 이기적이 되는 근본 원인에는 어떤 심리가 작용하는가?