My attention is is alerted when I see opposites in the same verse, like hate and love. In verse 163 we see that the psalmist hates falsehood, but loves God's law. Falsehood could speak of an outright lie, a principle that promises what it does not deliver, or a lifestyle that is inconsistent with a persons stated beliefs. However, God's word is genuine, consistent, and trustworthy. Being IN THE WORD helps one lead the authentic Christian life, void of any pretense or falsehood because in comparison these are abhorred. I admit that when I am not IN THE WORD personally and regularly there are areas in my Christian walk where I "fake it". I just put on the 'mask" of being a Christian. Being IN THE WORD guards me against such falsehood, causing me to hate it. I obey His Word because when I am in it I am reminded "all of my ways are known to Him" (vs 168). It keeps me real, honest, and authentic.
God today may I hate and abhor falsehood, and love your law with my thought, my actions, and my attitudes.
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