I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
The doctrine of separation is a serious one in the Bible. It is as necessary as godliness; if we would give thanksgiving to God and testify to others.
The Psalmist breaks down separation into three groups:
With whom he will not sit (political)
He says he will not sit with either vain or wicked men. The concept of sitting in that day was one of being in leadership. It’s the idea of a city council. He refuses to be unequally yoked in business or other legal issues with those who are atheists or purposefully wicked
With whom he will not associate (personal)
He says he will not go in with dissemblers. He won’t join hands or agree with those who tear down and sow discord. It’s not as formal an association as the first, but it is just as destructive.
Those he will hate (ecclesiastical)
This is a powerful word. It implies an active and aggressive separation. I don’t believe it requires violence against them, but it does speak of a conviction opposed to theirs. This group is the congregation of evildoers. A congregation does not have to be religious, but I think it is suggested given the context. Evildoers are not necessarily murderers or guilty sins of that nature. It is evil to hold the word of God in unrighteousness. He will have nothing to do with what isn’t committed to the truth of God’s Word.
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