Psa 119:53 | MHM | STEP | Horror at Those Who Forsake God's Law This section explains how David reacts to the open wickedness of people who reject God's law. He is deeply troubled, not because of any harm they might do to him, but because of the dishonor they bring to God and the damage they cause to themselves and others. David’s response shows us that sin should be shocking and horrible to anyone who truly loves God. v. 53 : David says, Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law . He describes wicked people as those who openly and deliberately turn away from God’s law. Every sin breaks God’s law, but living in constant, willful sin is the same as completely rejecting it. David is not afraid for himself, but he is amazed and frightened by how people dishonor God, help Satan, and harm their own souls. He fears for the future of God’s kingdom when people act this way. Sin is truly a terrible thing to anyone who is set apart for God, as the prophets also said: A horrible thing is committed in the land (Jeremiah 5:30; 23:14 ; Hosea 6:10; Jeremiah 2:12 ).

‏ Psalms 119:53

Horror at Those Who Forsake God's Law

This section explains how David reacts to the open wickedness of people who reject God's law. He is deeply troubled, not because of any harm they might do to him, but because of the dishonor they bring to God and the damage they cause to themselves and others. David’s response shows us that sin should be shocking and horrible to anyone who truly loves God.

v. 53: David says, Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law . He describes wicked people as those who openly and deliberately turn away from God’s law. Every sin breaks God’s law, but living in constant, willful sin is the same as completely rejecting it. David is not afraid for himself, but he is amazed and frightened by how people dishonor God, help Satan, and harm their own souls. He fears for the future of God’s kingdom when people act this way. Sin is truly a terrible thing to anyone who is set apart for God, as the prophets also said: A horrible thing is committed in the land (Jeremiah 5:30; 23:14 ^a; Hosea 6:10; Jeremiah 2:12 ^b).