The Blessing of Control

Psalm 1

Does not...

walk in the advice of the wicked

share the same attitude as sinners

Proverbs 1:10 “My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.”

groups themselves with scoffers/ mockers

Proverbs 21:24–26 ““Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride. The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.”

Proverbs 29:8 “Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.”

Does...

delights in God’s instructions & meditates on them

Psalm 112:1 “Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!”

Psalm 119:1 “Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!”

Psalm 119:97 “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.”

Joshua 1:8 “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

v. 3-4) Tree vs. chaff imagery to further illustrate the difference

v. 5) Wicked won’t be able to handle God’s judgment or assembling with other believers

Ps. 5:4-12

Self-control in many ways is a factor in determining which person you become.

1 Corinthians 10:12–13 “Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”

2 Tim. 2:19-3:9

v. 22: pursue = TO RUN AFTER