Psalm 119:11, 101, 104, 113: "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you . . . . I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word . . . . I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path . . . . I hate double-minded men, but I love your law."
The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119, and interestingly it is also the chapter that lists references to the Word of God more frequently than any other (nearly 200). This chapter therefore could be called the "Word" chapter for its many affirmations of the preciousness of God's Holy Word and the blessings afforded to those who would hear it.
One of the striking revelations from the verses mentioned above is the assurance that adherence to the Word keeps one from sin; in fact, for those who would savor and revere the Word, there arises within their spirit a hatred for sinful paths. So too comes a detesting of double-mindedness. One who loves the Word finds repulsive those who are "fence straddlers" . . . that is, those who have one foot in their presumed faith and one foot toward the worldly enticements that are contrary to the Word of God. There is no equivocation within the person who loves the Lord and His Word, for he finds God's Word more precious than fine gold (Psalm 119:127) and he follows its choice morsels of wisdom without hesitation (Psalm 119:167).
Those involved in sin are those not regularly meditating upon God's Word and obeying its precepts. If you find yourself in such a predicament, then start with meditating upon God's Holy Word and permit the Holy Spirit to use the Scriptures to convict you and lead you toward the paths of righteousness. God will bless you for your obedience to Him (Psalm 119:1).
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