Life according to plumb

Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. — Psalm 119:11

Charlie Riggs has been called “the man behind Billy Graham.” For nearly 40 years, Riggs was the director of counseling and follow-up for Mr. Graham’s evangelistic meetings. In his counselor training classes, Charlie taught thousands of people the basic principles of how to live for Christ and share their faith with others.

At Charlie’s 90th birthday celebration, many tributes mentioned his lifelong practice of memorizing Scripture. His goal was not merely to know the Bible, but to know Christ and live by His Word.

Charlie followed Psalm 119:9-11. “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word… Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” He likened the scriptures to “plumb bobs” for his heart. Like the weight that holds a builder’s plumb line straight and true, these divine principles never change, no matter what the circumstances. He sought to measure his own thoughts, feelings and behavior by God’s Word, not the other way around.

Charlie Riggs’ life was quiet and steady behind the scenes. His example challenges us today to hide God’s Word in our hearts and let it guide our lives. Charlie demonstrated what it means to live according to plumb. — David McCasland

The Bible will transform our lives

And turn us from our sin,

If we will read it and obey

God’s principles within. — Sper

READ: Psalm 119:9-16

The Bible: Know it in your head, stow it in your heart, show it in your life, sow it in the world.

The Bible in one year:

• Psalm 119