shiggaion-The word denotes a lyrical poem composed under strong mental emotion. This is the description of Psalm 7. David continues to cry out to the Lord for deliverance from his enemies and recognizes that God is his only hope of salvation from those bent on his destruction.
In this Psalm, David recognizes two aspects of sin. In verses 3-4, David highlights sins that he might have committed against another person. He accepts any punishment forthcoming if there is "guilt on my (David's) hands".
However, in verses 9-10, David touches on another aspect of sin- the condition of the heart. David reminds us that we serve a "righteous God who probes minds and hearts." Our God is a shield "who saves the upright in heart." Yikes! Does that mean it is not only wrong for me to watch adult movies, but also wrong for me to allow lustful thoughts into my mind? I know I am supposed to treat that troublesome person with kindness, but I also need to think kindly about him/her? I get this whole "be a good example for Christ" thing, but now my heart and mind have to be righteous also! Only through the power of the Holy Spirit can I accomplish this.
In 1956, the Four Lads recorded a song "Standing on the Corner". It is a catchy tune about a fella' with no girl friend, no money and nothing to do on a Saturday night. So he is "standing on the corner, watching all the girls go by." Part of the lyrics are "brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking. . ." That is certainly true when it come to our justice system, but the Supreme Judge does hold me accountable for what I am thinking.
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