Division 17 (Pe)
The effect of the Word as light in the soul.
(vs. 129) The godly man expresses his appreciation of God’s Word in itself, apart from the blessing that it brings. It is wonderful, therefore it is cherished.
(vv. 130-132) There is also what the Word does: it gives light and understanding—light, where it enters, and understanding where there is simplicity. Moreover, it creates a thirst and longing, which can only be met by the mercy of God fulfilling His Word, and thus doing as He is wont to do unto those that love His Name.
(vv. 133-136) Where the light finds an entrance there is the desire on the part of the believer for a condition in accordance with all that the light reveals.
First, as to himself, the godly man desires that his steps may be governed by the truth, and not by sin, as in the natural man (cf. John 8:3232And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:32)).
Second, as to his circumstances, he desires that he may be delivered from the oppression of man, in order.to obey God.
Fourth, as to the wicked, he is filled with sorrow as he thinks of their portion in disobeying the Word.