Psalm 1 reminds us that everyone is on a path, and the simple choices we make move us a little further every day.
Talking Points:
- Psalm 1 says that there are really only two ways of life open to us: the “path of the righteous” and the “path of the wicked.” These paths are not just going in different directions, they are going in opposite directions. Matthew 12:30
- When we allow the things of this world to grab our attention and consume our lives, we tend to drift away from God. Psalm 1:1
- Step 1: Walking in the counsel of the ungodly. The drift starts when we begin to forsake godly wisdom and seek out worldly advice or wisdom instead.
- Step 2: Standing in the way of sinners. Without regular time in God’s Word we become more and more connected to the world and embrace worldly ideas.
- Step 3: Sitting in the seat of mockers. If we’re “sitting” it means that we’ve landed on a position that we feel very comfortable with, going “all in” against God.
- It’s not enough to just read words from the Bible; we need to allow those words to shape our thinking and ultimately our decision-making. Psalm 1:2, Psalm 1:6
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Who or what has your attention right now? Is this a good or bad thing?
- Read Psalm 1:1. How has this proven to be true in your life? Why is it so easy to fall prey to the things of the world that don’t agree with God’s opinion? What consequences have you experienced when you followed the “path of the wicked”?
- Read Psalm 1:2-3. What does it mean to delight in the Law of the Lord? How has your life been different when you’re reading your Bible regularly? What are you intentionally doing right now to become more like the tree planted by streams of water?
- Describe the wisest person you know. What makes that person so wise? What evidence can you see from your life that you are on the path of the Godly?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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