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 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Mark 5:19
Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Psalms 35:17
Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
Psalms 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.