“For the LORD
knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.”
(Psalm 1:6 NKJ)
knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.”
(Psalm 1:6 NKJ)
This psalm is a
contrast between those who, by faith, trust in God for righteousness and those
who reject him and his righteousness.
contrast between those who, by faith, trust in God for righteousness and those
who reject him and his righteousness.
On the one hand,
those who trust God are blessed with a solid, enduring foundation. They are
particular about who they listen to. They do not associate too closely with
those who practice sinful lifestyles. They won’t even sit near scoffers and
critics. This is more of an attitude toward God than toward humans. And as a
result, they enjoy a fruitful, stable prosperity.
those who trust God are blessed with a solid, enduring foundation. They are
particular about who they listen to. They do not associate too closely with
those who practice sinful lifestyles. They won’t even sit near scoffers and
critics. This is more of an attitude toward God than toward humans. And as a
result, they enjoy a fruitful, stable prosperity.
On the other hand,
those who reject God have no stability. Their lives are like chaff that is
blown away by the wind. They will not be supported in the judgment. They will
not be given any righteous consideration.
those who reject God have no stability. Their lives are like chaff that is
blown away by the wind. They will not be supported in the judgment. They will
not be given any righteous consideration.
Then we see how this
is true. By our lifestyle decisions, we place ourselves in the hands of the
Almighty God. And because of our choices, he provides us with his
righteousness, or he allows us to perish.
is true. By our lifestyle decisions, we place ourselves in the hands of the
Almighty God. And because of our choices, he provides us with his
righteousness, or he allows us to perish.
Logic would dictate
that one place trust in God, but humans are the most illogical creatures
anywhere. Besides, God’s righteousness and salvation cometh not by logic but by
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
that one place trust in God, but humans are the most illogical creatures
anywhere. Besides, God’s righteousness and salvation cometh not by logic but by
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Dear Father, thank
you for directing our way. Empower us to follow your way in all we do. I pray
this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for directing our way. Empower us to follow your way in all we do. I pray
this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Follow his way
today,
today,