The Word Of The Lord is Spirit and life Joh 6:63
Those who never find it never know the Lord who is life Rom 1:16
Those who ignore it walk in darkness Psm 119:105
The scottish word Graith reflects the understanding and appropriation of this verse.
Most believers do not understand the nature of our Lord`s partnership with us. He is very reluctant to do anything in the earth unilaterally. He moves on men by His Holy Spirit inspiring and empowering them to words and actions.
(I wonder how many Old Testament people were inspired and empowered that never spoke or acted. We never heard of them because they kept quiet and refused to act).
The Holy Spirit does not force anyone to speak or to act. This is exactly why the world is in the mess it is in today. The Holy Spirit has been excluded by many believers and those who have received Him have not been obedient to Him.
By the way, we are holy by faith In Christ which results in the Holy Spirit abiding in us who then produces right speech and right actions in us (ie, the evidence of holiness).
May believers begin to understand that the ball is in our court as the Lord has given us everything for life and holiness 2Pe 1:3, most importantly, Himself in His Holy Spirit Act 2:17
To be disconnected from the Word is to be in darkness and so to stumble, fall and end up in a sorry place.
This is what this verse is speaking to. God's Word will accomplish His will which is to bless that which is good and curse that which is evil.
In the midst of His Word providing the framework in which all things exist including the order by which it exists, our Lord is able to be who He is - the God of Love and Grace.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us Joh 1:14 Jesus is the Incarnate Word. To love Jesus is to love His Word. Those who do not love His Word only love the idea of Jesus. It is how a man might love a woman's body but care nothing for her spirit and soul.