A Look at Psalm 119:113

Psalm 119:113 “I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.”
 

The law of God is our unswerving standard. The law is constant. It never changes.

Even in this day of grace, the law remains as it did originally. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth pass disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished” Matthew 5:18. David loved those whose hearts were fixed upon the Law of God. However, for those who wavered, he had another opinion.
 

James 1:8 tells us that a double-minded person is unstable in all they do. The double-minded person can rest assured that they will receive nothing from the Lord – James 1:7. Why would David use such a strong word as “hate” to describe his feelings for double-minded people? We must recall David’s desire to please his God. David was bent on pleasing God. Whenever someone is motivated, they want others to be, also. Therefore, he hated those who did not desire to please his Lord.

Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is from a lack of faith that a person is double-minded. Double mindedness can be described as someone who asks God for direction concerning something they are facing, and while doing so is figuring out what steps to take when God doesn’t answer them. At the same time they are saying, “God I need Your help,” they are figuring out what they can do to answer the prayer themselves. They have two minds. They are unstable because their heart is not fixed upon the unwavering law of God.
 

Take some time to meditate on this verse today. As you do, ask yourself if you have ever been caught in double-mindedness.   

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