Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 51:10-13
A Prayer For Transformation (Psalms 51:10-13 ). Genuine repentance seeks not only forgiveness, but transformation of life. It is no good asking for forgiveness if we intend to do it again. So David wanted not only to be forgiven but also to be restored into the way of obedience in which he had once walked, for then only could his fellowship with God be restored. And he knew that this required the powerful activity of God within him. Psalms 51:10-13 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And make... read more
James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 51:10
A CLEAN HEART‘Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.’Psalms 51:10Three things must happen before anything can be created. The Spirit of God must move upon the face of it, the word of God must speak to it, and the blood of Christ must wash it. I. If you wish to be God’s children indeed, the Holy Spirit must work in your heart.—As the Spirit moved over the face of the waters, so must the Holy Spirit move in your heart. The Holy Spirit is often compared to water,... read more