Holy Fear and Steadfast Love for God’s Word (Psalm 119:113–120) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 119:113-120Charles Spurgeon’s exposition on Psalm 119:113-120 explores the Psalmist's intense devotion to God’s law amidst the challenges of vain thoughts, evil companions, and the reality of divine judgment. The section begins with the Psalmist declaring his absolute hatred for vain, sinful, and frivolous thoughts, contrasting this internal struggle with his deep, abiding love for God's infallible law. To escape these tormenting mental intrusions and spiritual assaults, he actively turns to God as his hiding place and shield, finding both comfort and protective hope in the divine word.Recognizing that bad company hinders personal piety and obedience, the Psalmist commands evildoers to depart from him, knowing that maintaining a righteous life requires separation from ungodly influences. Furthermore, he openly acknowledges his own inherent human weakness, praying earnestly for God to uphold and sustain him. He understands that his spiritual life, daily safety, and continuous obedience depend entirely on God’s constant sustaining grace, without which his faith would fail and his hopes would be put to shame.Finally, the text reflects heavily on God's righteous and inevitable judgment against the wicked. God actively treads down those who err from His statutes and rely on worldly deceit, treating their falsehoods with the severe contempt they deserve. The Lord purifies the earth by discarding the wicked like worthless dross in a refining fire. Observing this strict divine justice does not diminish the Psalmist's devotion. Rather, it significantly increases his love for God's testimonies, while simultaneously filling his flesh with a profound, trembling awe and a holy, reverential fear of God’s ultimate judgments.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730