What does it mean that God is my hiding place and my shield (Psalm 119:114)?

The psalmist confesses God as both refuge and protection—He shelters His people and actively guards them. Practically, this looks like running to the promises of God’s Word in prayer and obedience when we’re tempted or afraid.

How does Psalm 119:113 address double-mindedness?

Double-mindedness is divided loyalty. Loving God’s law unites the heart, producing clarity and stability in trials (cf. James 1:5–8).

Are boundaries in verses 115–117 unloving?

No. The psalmist sets holy boundaries to keep God’s commandments while depending on grace: “Uphold me… Hold me up.” Boundaries express love for God and protect faithful witness to others.

What is the role of reverent fear in verse 120?

Holy fear is worshipful awe that hates evil and keeps us close to God. It’s not terror but a Godward posture that shapes obedience and joy.

Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 8

Name: Walking Through the Psalms – Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 8
Uploaded: 2025-10-10
Duration: 20 min
Channel: Dave Jenkins
Description: In Psalm 119:113–120, the psalmist rejects double-mindedness and clings to God as his hiding place and shield. Dave Jenkins walks through this passage, exploring undivided devotion, holy boundaries, and reverent fear that keeps us near the Lord.

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Walking Through the Psalms – Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 8

Series: Walking Through the Psalms Host: Dave Jenkins Text: Psalm 119:113–120 (Samekh) Date: October 10, 2025

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In Psalm 119:113–120 the psalmist rejects double-mindedness and clings to God as his hiding place and shield. We consider undivided devotion, the wisdom of holy boundaries joined to dependence on grace, and a reverent fear that keeps us near the Lord in love and obedience.

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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