Psalm 1:1-2
“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.
But his delight is in the Word of the LORD,
and on His Word he meditates day and night.”
Blessed indeed, is the man who chooses to distance himself from the corrupting influences of this sin-cursed world. He does not heed the sinful advice and philosophies of those who reject God. Nor does he associate with, or emulate the lifestyles, of those who wallow in their wicked desires. He refuses to align himself with those who mock and scorn the holy ways of God, as found in His Word.
Because He finds his greatest joy and satisfaction in meditating upon the sacred Scriptures, drinking deeply from the well of God’s holy Word day and night. He does not treat the divine teachings as a mere intellectual exercise, but allows the truths of Scripture:
to guide his thinking,
penetrate his heart,
and transform his life.
He understands that true blessedness is not found in the fleeting pleasures of this vain world–but in a vibrant, intimate relationship with Almighty God! By immersing himself in God’s Word and striving to guide his steps by Scripture, he experiences the profound blessing of walking in the light of the Lord’s presence, shielded from the darkness that ensnares those who reject Him.
He alone is truly wise and truly blessed, for he has chosen the narrow path that leads to eternal life!
“You have made known to me the path of life,
You will fill me with joy in Your presence,
with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!” Psalm 16:11