Two Ways Before Us

Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.


The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
—Psalm 1 WEB*


Open to us are two ways of life: the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. One way means blessedness, happiness, and fruitfulness. The other means cursedness, unhappiness, and judgment. Through the compare and contrast of the two ways, we see the importance and absolute necessity of the Bible, and the changed character, stability, and fruitfulness it promises if we make Scripture the core of our lives.


To be blessed and happy and fruitful, we must meditate on the Word of God. The Hebrew is transliterated hagah, meaning "to moan, to growl, to utter, to speak, to muse." This is a constant action. It is a comprehensive term for the study and application of the Word to our life. It involves thinking about what Scripture means and how, when, and where it should be applied. Included with this would be reading, hearing, study, and memorizing so we can accurately think about Scripture and apply it.


There are two ways before us: the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. The choice is ours.




* WEB - The World English Bible, a Public Domain, Modern English translation of the Holy Bible developed by Rainbow Missions, Inc. URL: ebible.org


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