"Don't Give The Devil A Seat At Your Table."

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Ps.23:1-6 “1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Lesson Text: Psalm 23:5-6

ps.23:5-6 “5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Since God Is Our All in All Don’t Give The Devil A Place At Your Table. Don’t Break Your Fellowship With God That will Give The Devil A Place At Your Table But Sanctify Ourselves by the Word of God.

John 17:17 NASB95

17 “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.

Psalm 1:1 NASB95

1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!

Faithlife Study Bible Psalm 1

1:1 Blessed is The Hebrew term used here, ashre, describes someone who is privileged or happy. Wisdom Literature commonly uses this expression to indicate someone who is fortunate or privileged (Job 5:17; Pr 3:13; 28:14). Its Greek equivalent—makarios—is found in Jesus’ beatitudes (Matt 5:3–11).

does not walk in the advice of The three functions described here—counsel, way, and seat—emphasize that the righteous avoid thinking like, behaving like, and dealing with the wicked.

mockers This common Hebrew Wisdom Literature term, zed, describes an arrogant fool who refuses discipline and correction (Prov 13:1; 15:12; 21:24).

The Fool in Proverbs

1:2 in the law of Yahweh is his delight Instead of associating with the wicked, the blessed person takes pleasure in God’s Law. The Law (torah) of Yahweh can refer specifically to the Mosaic law or more generally to the instruction of God.

he meditates The Hebrew word used here, hagah, means “to murmur” or “read aloud.” It has the connotation of pondering over something.

1:3 like a tree The psalmist compares a blessed person to a tree: stable, well nourished, fruitful, and prosperous (Psa 92:12–14; Jer 17:7–8).