Psalms 1:1
Psalms 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
This verse illustrates that a person's blessings come when they choose to follow a path that is righteous. Here, other people have a direct impact on this determination. Throughout this verse, we are warned to stay away from the wrong types of interpersonal relationships. In today's world, Christians must lead righteous lives, refusing to be influenced by godless attitudes. This is a warning to all God's children on how to live a Christian life. Do not follow the counsel of the wicked, or you may end up standing in the path of sinners and even sitting in the seat of scoffers! We are shown in just a few words how quickly a believer can leave their first love, lose their heavenly reward, destroy their Christian testimony, and lose fellowship with their heavenly Father. In Christ, we have been given a multitude of temporal blessings in this world and eternal blessings in the ages to come. The eternal security is guaranteed. There are blessings today and rewards to come for those who refuse to walk in the counsel of the wicked, who refuse to stand in the way of sinners, and who refuse to sit in the midst of scoffers.
Hebrews 10:22
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings.
Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Psalms 95:7
For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,
1 Peter 2:7
Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,