Vs. 1 The three different verbs that are used in this first verse are all saying the same thing "remaining or abiding". They carry with them the idea of making these sinful actions a lifestyle. God is telling us that we must not have a lifestyle of wickedness in our walk our stance or our seat. It covers all areas of life.
Vs. 2 What we ought to do is to find our pleasure in the Word of God, to the Jew the Law was his direction for life, to live a godly life all the Jew had to do was to follow the Law, salvation was not found in the law though. Now that Christ has fulfilled the Law we must follow after Christ. Christians are not bound to the Law, but we are bound to Christ, bought with a price. We find our delight in Him and we meditate in His word day and night. Why do we do this? 2 Tim 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth; 2Tim 2:2 "And the things that thou hast heard of me...commit thou to faithful men..." and finally 2Tim3:15-17. Vs. 17 "That the man of God may be perfect , throughly furnished unto all good works." It is for our growth towards Christ likeness!
Vs. 3 The Psalmist goes on to tell the benefits of this. "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." When your life is planted in God's word, your growth will be steady, pure, and abundant. The principle of water, a type for God's word can be brought out here. When we are planted in His word daily we will bear fruit consistently, the world will quicken us for use by God and our work will prosper because our focus is on heavenly things not earthly things.
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