Psalm 1:1

I wrote this study a couple of years ago. The Psalms never fail to bring me comfort.

Psalm 1:1
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.
This is such a short and simple verse and I know I’ve read it dozens of times but, as usual, God decided that this time I was going to see something different in it. It’s just one sentence, but it speaks volumes. I think it not only teaches us how to live a holy and separate life but what’s more amazing to me is the warning it gives us concerning that slippery slide into sin and how easy it can be.
Let’s look at this verse as it mirrors our lives today. First we casually walk by a situation. We’re curious or even intrigued by that sin we see or hear but we keep on walking. I mean what’s the big deal right? We’re strong enough to resist. In fact, we can walk by that as much as we want.
Then we’re walking by one day and we’ve got a few minutes on our hands so let’s just stand there for a bit and observe. It doesn’t hurt to look. Just because we hear that sin doesn’t mean we have to believe it. Jesus hung out with sinners anyway. Lighten up already!
You know there’s not much use standing around and looking conspicuous. Besides who wouldn’t rather sit down. It’s easier to see what’s going on and hear the conversations. In fact we’d probably have a lot of valuable input. And why should we feel bad. Just because we sit with them doesn’t mean we’re like them. We’re getting along with everybody… even God… He gets our Sundays...... right?
I think rarely is that slide into sin or that slipping away from God earth shattering, or at least we choose not to notice. The slide can be so gentle and easy that it’s sometimes imperceptible until it’s too late. So let’s walk with the righteous, and stand up for Christ… and sit down to read God’s Holy word and pray.