Psalm 1
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. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
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. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
Council of the wicked:
Although God wants me to be a light to my friends, including those who don’t know him, allowing these friends a position of authority, or council, in my life is not acceptable.
Way of sinners:
This reminds me of a fight that I walked in on during the school year. Two guys were throwing punches and I actually felt sick to my stomach as soon as I saw it. I went to the nearest class room and I told the teacher there was a fight outside. It wasn't a big deal. I just walked to my class. I didn't even feel like I had done the right thing. But when I think back on the whole event, what most stands out is not the actual fight. Maybe four kids blocked the door to the nearest class. I asked if there was a teacher inside and they said "no." They were angry with me when I opened the door. I hid my face as I walked to class; I was so ashamed. There's something wrong with that, but I'm glad I did what I did and didn't just stand by the side of everyone else.
Seat of mockers:
Oh! I am so guilty. That's the first thought I had when I read this line. On countless times I have either silently or actively participated in the "mocking" of others. I don't think I need to provide an example; my mind is already reeling with memories. All I can say is: I'm guilty, and I need to be more intentional about avoiding this.
Day and night:
I guess this is what I'm working on right now. I need to redirect my diligence to the area of God's law.
Tree by water:
This is what I long for - something I've never experienced. The line seems trite for some reason, but I think that is because I truly envy the man who can say this.
Whatever he does prospers:
Really? Here's where my faith needs some extra strength.
Gone with the Wind
:
Blown to and fro by the mere suggestion of a different idea/approach. I struggle with this. No, I don't struggle with the actual blowing away. What I struggle with is the conflict between guarding one's heart to folly and opening one's heart to God. One word: discernment.
Not standing in judgement: [FONT="]
I think I'm confused by the syntax here. I'll just have to get over that! I believe this to be saying that those who do not take refuge in God's Word will not be able to stand in judgment because they have been "blown by the wind" in life.
Wicked will perish:
Pretty straight forward. I'm down with that.
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Although God wants me to be a light to my friends, including those who don’t know him, allowing these friends a position of authority, or council, in my life is not acceptable.
Way of sinners:
This reminds me of a fight that I walked in on during the school year. Two guys were throwing punches and I actually felt sick to my stomach as soon as I saw it. I went to the nearest class room and I told the teacher there was a fight outside. It wasn't a big deal. I just walked to my class. I didn't even feel like I had done the right thing. But when I think back on the whole event, what most stands out is not the actual fight. Maybe four kids blocked the door to the nearest class. I asked if there was a teacher inside and they said "no." They were angry with me when I opened the door. I hid my face as I walked to class; I was so ashamed. There's something wrong with that, but I'm glad I did what I did and didn't just stand by the side of everyone else.
Seat of mockers:
Oh! I am so guilty. That's the first thought I had when I read this line. On countless times I have either silently or actively participated in the "mocking" of others. I don't think I need to provide an example; my mind is already reeling with memories. All I can say is: I'm guilty, and I need to be more intentional about avoiding this.
Day and night:
I guess this is what I'm working on right now. I need to redirect my diligence to the area of God's law.
Tree by water:
This is what I long for - something I've never experienced. The line seems trite for some reason, but I think that is because I truly envy the man who can say this.
Whatever he does prospers:
Really? Here's where my faith needs some extra strength.
Gone with the Wind
: Blown to and fro by the mere suggestion of a different idea/approach. I struggle with this. No, I don't struggle with the actual blowing away. What I struggle with is the conflict between guarding one's heart to folly and opening one's heart to God. One word: discernment.
Not standing in judgement: [FONT="]
I think I'm confused by the syntax here. I'll just have to get over that! I believe this to be saying that those who do not take refuge in God's Word will not be able to stand in judgment because they have been "blown by the wind" in life.
Wicked will perish:
Pretty straight forward. I'm down with that.
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