- Not Ashamed
Psalm 119:6
Then shall I not be ashamed,
When I have respect unto all thy commandments.
On the condition of respecting and paying attention to God’s Commandments I shall not be ashamed. The conditional promise of “no shame” means that God has respect for me, He honors me, He holds me in esteem, and He regards me highly. I shall have a good reputation (not ashamed) before everyone and in view of God Himself. I can hold my head up high and be confident within my self.
“No shame” also means not disappointed: I will not be let down for God who always keeps His word has given me His word and promise. Though I do not see it yet I can believe it. I will not be ashamed for believing in God and His Word because He cannot disappoint. If God gave me a hope it must be true; if I made up some hope like a wish then I can be disappointed and ashamed because it didn’t come from the Lord and it may not come true.
“No shame” also means no guilt. There are on earth two kinds of cultures: shame and guilt. We in the West know guilt clearly, but we also are acquainted with shame. Shame has to do with the honor and regard that others think of me; guilt has to do with the internal conscience regarding what I think of myself. The promise for me is that “there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.” No condemnation, no guilt, no shame is upon me because Jesus lived a life of obedience for me. Thus, in Christ, I have respect unto all His commandments.