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Psalm 1-Stability in unstable Times

Psalm 1:1
1Blessed 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. 2But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3He 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 4Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away 5Therefore the wicked will stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the Assemble of the righteous. 6For the Lord watches over the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Solution -Walk with Jesus Closer -He is our map to life.

  1. Be concerned for sinners but not closest friends.
    1. Sin- is living life independent from God, "my way"...walk by ...stand...sit...
      do it over and over again, you are trapped.
    2. At the same time we must remember that Jesus spent a lot of time with the kind of people described in vs.1.
      " KEEP Yourself built-up in the Lord so you can reach out Lost people"
  2. Learn to Love the Law &you will experience true life! vs.2&3
    1. This is not talking about some strange legalistic enjoyment of rules! Legalism is a curse.
    2. The law was not only what they were to do, but more important what God hand done for them!! For us the whole Bible is God's word that brings life.
      (i.e. Story of the lost Son in Luke 15:11)
      Romans 12:2
      Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test  and approve what God's will is- his good and pleasing and perfect will."
      "The more you get God’s truth going around on your inside-real living begins!"
  3. Never forget! Living away from God is miserable! vs.4
    They are unstable; they lack fruit. They're like chaff. That is, they're lifeless; they carry no weight. You know that chaff is a nuisance to the farmer. He has to get rid of it. Blown by the wind ....

Act2 2:37-39
37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call."

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