Psalm 1
Psalm 1 sets the tone for the entire book of Psalms. It reveals the difference between living God’s way versus living our own way. It beautifully demonstrates what it looks like to follow the Lord and it sadly illustrates the state of the wicked. It simplifies for us a truth we all will come to know: we can choose a life of wisdom as we follow the Lord, or wickedness, separated from God.
Who do you listen to?
1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. (NIV)
Blessed, or bestowed with happiness, is the one who does not follow the path of the wicked. Blessed is the one who does not even listen to what they say.
The three verbs here show an increasing level of commitment. “Walking in the counsel [or instruction] of” gives the impression of...
(click link to read more: PSALM 1)
or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. (NIV)
Blessed, or bestowed with happiness, is the one who does not follow the path of the wicked. Blessed is the one who does not even listen to what they say.
The three verbs here show an increasing level of commitment. “Walking in the counsel [or instruction] of” gives the impression of...
(click link to read more: PSALM 1)
